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CHEF’S TABLE | FASHION | MODERN LOVE | JULIA CHILD COOK-OFF CONTEST | WINE MAP Supplement of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin WINTER 2011 $3.95 ThE vallEy’s pEoplE, WINE & food

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CHEFrsquoS TABLE | FASHION | MODERN LOVE | JULIA CHILD COOK-OFF CONTEST | WINE MAP

Supplement of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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BECOME A FAN ONFACEBOOK

101 REASONS TO LOVE WALLA WALLA

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10 chefrsquos tabLe The name has changed but Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still master of the kitchen at South Fork Grill

14 JuLia chiLd Rides again The second annual Julia Child Cook-off contest will see which Walla Wallan has the most pluck

15 fashiOn Launch paRty phOtOs If yoursquore one of the few stylish people who wasnrsquot at DaMa for the Lifestyles Fashion Launch Party herersquos what you missed

16 dRessed tO chiLL Be bundled up and beautiful this winter with these smoking hot looks

26 a dance Renaissance The Whitman College Summer Dance Lab plans a summer festival

28 aRt at LaRge The Valley has countless sources of inspiration

6 Walla Walla LifestyLes

TABLE of CONTENTS WINTER 2011

32 MOdeRn LOve The Waetje Wanch is an elegant mash-up of styles that tips its hat to the past

36 canrsquot-Miss events

38 Wine Map

Walla Walla LifestyLes 7

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

by RICK DOyLE

Rob C Blethen Publisher

Rick Doyle Editor

Jay Brodt Advertising Director

Robin Hamilton Managing Editor

David Brauhn Art Director

Elliot laPlante FashionBeauty editor

Joe Gurriere Robin Hamilton Margaret Jamison Elliot laPlante Karlene Ponti Contributing Writers

Darren Ellis Jeff Horner Greg lehman Colby Kuschatka Juan Sanchez Matthew B Zimmerman Photographers

Karlene Ponti Editorial Assistant

Chetna Chopra Copy Editor

Kandi Suckow Administrative Assistant

Vera Hammill Production Manager

Ralph Hendrix Chris lee Steve lenz Sherry Burrows Production Staff

Masood Gorashi Colleen Moon Jeff Sasser Donna Schenk Mike Waltman Sales Staff

cover Illustration by David Brauhn

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

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Continued on pg 12 gt

line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

TASTING ROOM

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Hours Thursday Friday Saturday

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

R EC IP E

Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

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Most Authentic Mexican Food in TownDRIVE THRU bull DINE IN

CARRY OUT

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

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3

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2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

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Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

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Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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32 Walla Walla LifestyLes

It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

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feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

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14 JuLia chiLd Rides again The second annual Julia Child Cook-off contest will see which Walla Wallan has the most pluck

15 fashiOn Launch paRty phOtOs If yoursquore one of the few stylish people who wasnrsquot at DaMa for the Lifestyles Fashion Launch Party herersquos what you missed

16 dRessed tO chiLL Be bundled up and beautiful this winter with these smoking hot looks

26 a dance Renaissance The Whitman College Summer Dance Lab plans a summer festival

28 aRt at LaRge The Valley has countless sources of inspiration

6 Walla Walla LifestyLes

TABLE of CONTENTS WINTER 2011

32 MOdeRn LOve The Waetje Wanch is an elegant mash-up of styles that tips its hat to the past

36 canrsquot-Miss events

38 Wine Map

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

by RICK DOyLE

Rob C Blethen Publisher

Rick Doyle Editor

Jay Brodt Advertising Director

Robin Hamilton Managing Editor

David Brauhn Art Director

Elliot laPlante FashionBeauty editor

Joe Gurriere Robin Hamilton Margaret Jamison Elliot laPlante Karlene Ponti Contributing Writers

Darren Ellis Jeff Horner Greg lehman Colby Kuschatka Juan Sanchez Matthew B Zimmerman Photographers

Karlene Ponti Editorial Assistant

Chetna Chopra Copy Editor

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

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line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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Contest

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Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

1

3

4

2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

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101 REASONS TO LOVE WALLA WALLA

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10 chefrsquos tabLe The name has changed but Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still master of the kitchen at South Fork Grill

14 JuLia chiLd Rides again The second annual Julia Child Cook-off contest will see which Walla Wallan has the most pluck

15 fashiOn Launch paRty phOtOs If yoursquore one of the few stylish people who wasnrsquot at DaMa for the Lifestyles Fashion Launch Party herersquos what you missed

16 dRessed tO chiLL Be bundled up and beautiful this winter with these smoking hot looks

26 a dance Renaissance The Whitman College Summer Dance Lab plans a summer festival

28 aRt at LaRge The Valley has countless sources of inspiration

6 Walla Walla LifestyLes

TABLE of CONTENTS WINTER 2011

32 MOdeRn LOve The Waetje Wanch is an elegant mash-up of styles that tips its hat to the past

36 canrsquot-Miss events

38 Wine Map

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

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Continued on pg 12 gt

line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

3

4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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11

17

14

2332

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2124

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101 REASONS TO LOVE WALLA WALLA

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10 chefrsquos tabLe The name has changed but Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still master of the kitchen at South Fork Grill

14 JuLia chiLd Rides again The second annual Julia Child Cook-off contest will see which Walla Wallan has the most pluck

15 fashiOn Launch paRty phOtOs If yoursquore one of the few stylish people who wasnrsquot at DaMa for the Lifestyles Fashion Launch Party herersquos what you missed

16 dRessed tO chiLL Be bundled up and beautiful this winter with these smoking hot looks

26 a dance Renaissance The Whitman College Summer Dance Lab plans a summer festival

28 aRt at LaRge The Valley has countless sources of inspiration

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TABLE of CONTENTS WINTER 2011

32 MOdeRn LOve The Waetje Wanch is an elegant mash-up of styles that tips its hat to the past

36 canrsquot-Miss events

38 Wine Map

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

by RICK DOyLE

Rob C Blethen Publisher

Rick Doyle Editor

Jay Brodt Advertising Director

Robin Hamilton Managing Editor

David Brauhn Art Director

Elliot laPlante FashionBeauty editor

Joe Gurriere Robin Hamilton Margaret Jamison Elliot laPlante Karlene Ponti Contributing Writers

Darren Ellis Jeff Horner Greg lehman Colby Kuschatka Juan Sanchez Matthew B Zimmerman Photographers

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Ralph Hendrix Chris lee Steve lenz Sherry Burrows Production Staff

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

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line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

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Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

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DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

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Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

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European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

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Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

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feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

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feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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10 chefrsquos tabLe The name has changed but Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still master of the kitchen at South Fork Grill

14 JuLia chiLd Rides again The second annual Julia Child Cook-off contest will see which Walla Wallan has the most pluck

15 fashiOn Launch paRty phOtOs If yoursquore one of the few stylish people who wasnrsquot at DaMa for the Lifestyles Fashion Launch Party herersquos what you missed

16 dRessed tO chiLL Be bundled up and beautiful this winter with these smoking hot looks

26 a dance Renaissance The Whitman College Summer Dance Lab plans a summer festival

28 aRt at LaRge The Valley has countless sources of inspiration

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TABLE of CONTENTS WINTER 2011

32 MOdeRn LOve The Waetje Wanch is an elegant mash-up of styles that tips its hat to the past

36 canrsquot-Miss events

38 Wine Map

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

Walla Walla LifestyLes 11Walla Walla LifestyLes 11

Continued on pg 12 gt

line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Tasting Room HoursMonday - Saturday 10 am - 4pmSunday 11am - 4pmOther times and private appointments available 866-486-7828

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

R EC IP E

Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

Mon-Thur 6am-4pm Fri 6am-2pm - Closed Sat amp Sun

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

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3

4

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

20 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

Walla Walla LifestyLes 21

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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26 Walla Walla LifestyLes

by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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10 chefrsquos tabLe The name has changed but Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still master of the kitchen at South Fork Grill

14 JuLia chiLd Rides again The second annual Julia Child Cook-off contest will see which Walla Wallan has the most pluck

15 fashiOn Launch paRty phOtOs If yoursquore one of the few stylish people who wasnrsquot at DaMa for the Lifestyles Fashion Launch Party herersquos what you missed

16 dRessed tO chiLL Be bundled up and beautiful this winter with these smoking hot looks

26 a dance Renaissance The Whitman College Summer Dance Lab plans a summer festival

28 aRt at LaRge The Valley has countless sources of inspiration

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32 MOdeRn LOve The Waetje Wanch is an elegant mash-up of styles that tips its hat to the past

36 canrsquot-Miss events

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

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line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

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Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

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photos by GREG LEHMAN

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DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

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Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

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European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

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Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

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Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

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Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

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Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

Continued on pg 34 gt 9661

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

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Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

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feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

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feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

by RICK DOyLE

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Elliot laPlante FashionBeauty editor

Joe Gurriere Robin Hamilton Margaret Jamison Elliot laPlante Karlene Ponti Contributing Writers

Darren Ellis Jeff Horner Greg lehman Colby Kuschatka Juan Sanchez Matthew B Zimmerman Photographers

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

Walla Walla LifestyLes 11Walla Walla LifestyLes 11

Continued on pg 12 gt

line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

R EC IP E

Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

Mon-Thur 6am-4pm Fri 6am-2pm - Closed Sat amp Sun

116 N College Avenue College Place bull 509-522-2738

9661

8 sl

Wi-Fi Available

1633 E Isaacs bull 525-0520bernystacoscom

Most Authentic Mexican Food in TownDRIVE THRU bull DINE IN

CARRY OUT

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

1

3

4

2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Walla Walla LifestyLes 19Walla Walla LifestyLes 19

biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 27

Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

3

4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

by RICK DOyLE

Rob C Blethen Publisher

Rick Doyle Editor

Jay Brodt Advertising Director

Robin Hamilton Managing Editor

David Brauhn Art Director

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

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line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

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Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

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European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

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Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

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Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

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seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 9

But we have received such positive feedback from our readers and our advertisers that we canrsquot take such a long break And there is just too much going on

We hope this issue will brighten your winter and arouse your appetite for even more Lifestyles content We we will attempt to satisfy that appetite when we resume our normal schedule with the March issue

We have stuffed this issue with as much of our regular fare as possible but some popular features such as Where in Walla Walla will take a short break These features will return

in the next issue The bulk of this issue is devoted to a celebration of our home

Itrsquos no secret to anyone who has lived in the Walla Walla Valley for even a short time that we are blessed mdash blessed with four seasons blessed with fertile soil that produces tasty food and fine wines blessed with neighbors who care about each other and blessed with an active and talented art community

Everyone has his or her own reasons for why this is such a wonderful place to live So Lifestyles with help from readers compiled the a list of reasons why we love this area and this month we list 101 of those reasons

Certainly one of the reasons has to be the food and the opportunities to become involved in interesting endeavors You will find details in this issue for the second Julia Child cooking contest

Our initial foray into fashion was a roaring success so we have a special package this month on how you can still look glamorous while keeping warm

Enjoy

Welcome to a bonus issue of Lifestyles In the past we produced a winter issue that encompassed Decem-ber January and February resuming publication with the approaching spring

yOU ASKED FOR MORE SO HERE IT IS

by RICK DOyLE

Rob C Blethen Publisher

Rick Doyle Editor

Jay Brodt Advertising Director

Robin Hamilton Managing Editor

David Brauhn Art Director

Elliot laPlante FashionBeauty editor

Joe Gurriere Robin Hamilton Margaret Jamison Elliot laPlante Karlene Ponti Contributing Writers

Darren Ellis Jeff Horner Greg lehman Colby Kuschatka Juan Sanchez Matthew B Zimmerman Photographers

Karlene Ponti Editorial Assistant

Chetna Chopra Copy Editor

Kandi Suckow Administrative Assistant

Vera Hammill Production Manager

Ralph Hendrix Chris lee Steve lenz Sherry Burrows Production Staff

Masood Gorashi Colleen Moon Jeff Sasser Donna Schenk Mike Waltman Sales Staff

cover Illustration by David Brauhn

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

Walla Walla LifestyLes 11Walla Walla LifestyLes 11

Continued on pg 12 gt

line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

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3

4

2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

Walla Walla LifestyLes 21

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

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4

5

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

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Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

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feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

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Traditionally one of the most popular seats in a restaurant the Chefrsquos Table offers the diner an opportunity to talk to the chef one-on-one mdash to discover his or her favorite local hangouts predilections and food philosophies mdash while enjoying a specially prepared dish

by JOE GURRIERE | photos by DARREN ELLIS

South Fork GrillChef Nimal Amarasinghe

When CreekTown Cafeacute closed suddenly last summer stomachs growled First opened in 2002 the restaurant had become one of Walla Wallarsquos most celebrated dining establishments known for serving fresh local cuisine in a cozy Southside dining room that spilled out on to a covered patio Loyal customers were saddened by the loss of their beloved neighborhood bistro but just because all good things must come to an end doesnrsquot mean they canrsquot start all over again

Following a sense of duty to the restaurantrsquos faithful customers and dedicated employees former CreekTown Manager Jodi Worden and her husband Chris hatched a plan to reopen the popular eatery Two months later the Wordens opened the doors to the new South Fork Grill

While sporting a new name and new ownership South Fork retains many of the elements mdash and flavors mdash that worked so well for CreekTown For starters Chef Nimal Amarasinghe is still happily at the kitchenrsquos helm producing a consistently stellar

Walla Walla LifestyLes 11Walla Walla LifestyLes 11

Continued on pg 12 gt

line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

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Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

Mon-Thur 6am-4pm Fri 6am-2pm - Closed Sat amp Sun

116 N College Avenue College Place bull 509-522-2738

9661

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Wi-Fi Available

1633 E Isaacs bull 525-0520bernystacoscom

Most Authentic Mexican Food in TownDRIVE THRU bull DINE IN

CARRY OUT

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

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3

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

3

4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

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line-up of lunch and dinner entrees that have regulars taking their usual seats

A native of Sri Lanka Amarasinghe has spent nearly 20 years training and working in top kitchens around the world from luxury hotels in Japan to quintessential Northwest hotspots Hersquos mastered a variety of international cuisines and is now working his magic on South Forkrsquos classic menu of ldquoelevated comfort foodrdquo

LIFESTyLES What brought you to Walla Walla

CHEF NIMAL My wife Kathleen (laughing) We met in Seattle while we were both in culinary school We were in the same pastry program

LIFESTyLES Is she from here

CHEF NIMAL She is We were living in Burien and she found out about a pastry chef position open at Whitehouse-Crawford She said ldquoWhy donrsquot you put your application in for itrdquo I didnrsquot want to at first mdash I had no idea what Walla Walla was all about But I applied for the job and we came over here for an interview

After I met with the people at Whitehouse Kathleen and I had a burger at the Ice-Burg drive-in and talked about the possibility of living here Long story short I ended up getting the job and we moved shortly after

LIFESTyLES The Ice-Burg sealed the deal huh

CHEF NIMAL (Laughing) Not really but it was good Whitehouse was just a great opportunity for me and allowed me to really develop as a pastry chef It was fun and I had the freedom to do what I wanted to do there for three years

LIFESTyLES Then what

CHEF NIMAL I wanted to get back to cooking so I worked as sous-chef at T Maccaronersquos for a few years before joining CreekTown as executive chef last May When the Wordens took over the restaurant they asked me to stay on at the new South Fork Grill and I was happy to

LIFESTyLES Have you changed the menu

CHEF NIMAL Just slightly We have a lot of the old favorites on both our lunch and dinner menus mdash and Irsquom still focusing on local and organic ingredients Basically we brought customer favorites back made them even better mdash and lowered the prices a bit

TASTING ROOM

18 North Second Avenue Walla Walla WA 99362

Hours Thursday Friday Saturday

amp Monday 10am to 4pm

Sunday 11am to 4pm

(509) 525-1506

WINeRy ANd VINeyARd

1663 Corkrum Rd Walla Walla WA 99362

Winery visits by

appointment only

springvalleyvineyardcom

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Featuring Select Walla Walla Valley Wineries

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Open For Lunch Wednesday - Friday

Open For Dinner Wednesday - Saturday

Owners Bruce amp Heather Hiebert 8515

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12 Walla Walla LifestyLes

LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

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Tasting Room HoursMonday - Saturday 10 am - 4pmSunday 11am - 4pmOther times and private appointments available 866-486-7828

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

R EC IP E

Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

Mon-Thur 6am-4pm Fri 6am-2pm - Closed Sat amp Sun

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

Walla Walla LifestyLes 15

1

3

4

2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

20 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

Walla Walla LifestyLes 21

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

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12

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14

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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125

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LIFESTyLES Nice What are some of the favorites

CHEF NIMAL People always talk about the chicken marsala and crab cannelloni The scallops and prawns are still really popular too

LIFESTyLES That was always my favorite CreekTown dish

CHEF NIMAL Then yoursquoll have to try it now Irsquove kicked it up a notch and changed the technique of the crispy potato cake itrsquos served with Itrsquos even better now

LIFESTyLES Yoursquove cooked all over the world Do you bring any international flair to South Fork

CHEF NIMAL I do In addition to our regular menu every Sunday night I do a different type of curry or some other unique special Last week I made flatbread and the week before I made dosa (thin pancakes made of rice and black lentils typical in South Indian cuisine)

I also love to cook fish Irsquom from an island where we eat fish every

ltChefs Table continued from pg 11

Northstar Winery is dedicated to the production of ultra-premium Merlot considered among the worldrsquos best Since our inaugural 1994 vintage the Northstar winemaking team has sought to capture the pure fruit essence of the Merlot grape and endow it with a balance of power and fi nesse that is rarely achieved by any grape variety

Tasting Room HoursMonday - Saturday 10 am - 4pmSunday 11am - 4pmOther times and private appointments available 866-486-7828

1736 JB George Road Walla Walla 99362 northstar-merlotcom

Item 164 copy2007 Northstar Winery Walla Walla WA 99362

Other times and private appointments available

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

R EC IP E

Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

Mon-Thur 6am-4pm Fri 6am-2pm - Closed Sat amp Sun

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

AP file photo

14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

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3

4

2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

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Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

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amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

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12

2nd ave

1st ave

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3rd ave

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Rose

St

Sum

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St

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Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

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Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

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Peppers B

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Old M

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JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

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larson

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Frog Hollow

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1513

27

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To Walla Walla

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To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

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Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

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DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

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To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

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Chef Nimalrsquos Chicken Curry

Why not heat up a cold winter night with a traditional South Asian curry dinner Chef Nimal uses a combination of exotic (to Walla Walla anyway) herbs and spices to create this rich and fragrant dish Serve over hot rice or with fresh-baked bread to soak up every last delicious drop

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions finely sliced2 garlic cloves chopped12 teaspoon ground turmeric14 teaspoon chili powder3 teaspoons curry powder1 stick of cinnamon10 curry leaves fresh or frozen1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup coconut milk2 tomatoes quartered1 cup watera one-inch piece of fresh ginger root

choppedSalt to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped ginger garlic ground spices cinnamon stick and curry leaves and mix well add the

chicken and cook stirring often for about 5 minutes

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thick about 10 minutes add coconut milk and tomatoes and simmer for an additional 15 minutes add salt to taste (Serves four)

R EC IP E

Nimals son Shakthi 5 works on his own culinary creation

Baked Goods Pastries Soups Salads Sandwiches Espresso

and much more

Everything is made from scratch fresh daily

Serving Breakfast and Lunch

Mon-Thur 6am-4pm Fri 6am-2pm - Closed Sat amp Sun

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Most Authentic Mexican Food in TownDRIVE THRU bull DINE IN

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day Most people here enjoy halibut salmon or trout but I like to give customers the chance to try more exotic fish like swordfish and marlin

LIFESTyLES What do you like to do when yoursquore not cooking

CHEF NIMAL Spend time with my family My son Shakthi is 5 years old now and we have a lot of fun together

LIFESTyLES I like that name

CHEF NIMAL It means energy and strong spirit That little guy came three months early and we were really worried but hersquos a strong one Now he cooks with us at home and he especially likes baking

LIFESTyLES Gee I wonder where he gets that

CHEF NIMAL I have no idea (smirking)

JOe guRRieRe is a freelance writer living in Walla Walla He can be reached at joeclearpathprcom

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The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

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14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

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3

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2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

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amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

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NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

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Pranger R

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Old M

ilton Hw

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JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

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larson

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Frog Hollow

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Mojonnier Rd

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Short Rd

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2

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31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

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C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

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To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

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Page 14: 2011 January LIfestyles

The Julia Child

Cook-off

Contest

Part

Deux

How much does Walla Walla love food Julia Child and cooking Nous

aimons ces choses beaucoup

Last yearrsquos successful Walla Walla LifestylesDowntown Walla Walla Foundation Julia Child Cook-off Contest brought out the chefs the foodies and those who love Julia Child More than 200 people attended the event at Someonersquos in the Kitchen to taste 17 batches of boeuf bourguignon one of Childrsquos signature dishes

And now the Julia Child Cook-off Contest mdash Part Deux 5-7 pm Feb 10 at Olive Marketplace and Cafeacute The dish this year is Juliarsquos coq au vin mdash or chicken (rooster) in wine mdash a meal that will challenge cooks but delight guests

Julia will be there to emcee the event as Walla Wallarsquos best citizen-chefs bring forth their best coq au vin for local chefs to judge Proceeds from this event will go to the Summer Dance Lab which is amping up its performance schedule to create a Summer Dance Festival with three professional dance companies performing for local audiences next July

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14 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Have a recipe to crow about

if youre a marvelous cook and want to participate in the second annual Julia child cook-off send an e-mail with your name and contact info to the downtown Walla Walla foundation at infodowntownwallawallacom or call 529-8755 tickets are $15 and are available at the destination Walla Walla booth and at book amp game co

February 10

5-7 pm

at Olive

Marketplace

and Cafeacute

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3

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2

THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

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Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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a difference in the lives of our members

PO Box 2291 bull 509-526-2571 directorwwccyorg

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Happy New YearPlumb Cellars

at NINE S First Walla Walla

www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

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amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

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12

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1st ave

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3rd ave

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Poplar St

Birch St

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Rose St

Poplar St9th St

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Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

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Frog Hollow

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Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

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Douglas ave

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Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

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10

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125

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THE WALLA WALLA LIFESTyLES FASHION LAUNCH PARTy1 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante opens the door for guests at DaMa Wines

2 Lori Larson wears a look from Forward Chele Smith Guess wears a stylish evening look from Anabelles Ashley Zalsman wears a slinkily classic version from Walla Walla Clothing Company and Emilee Hendrickson wears a sweet and sexy look from Studio Opal

3 The buzz is just beginning as Walla Walla turns out to celebrate the return of the little black dress DaMa owners Dawn and Jack Kammer (Mary Derby and Judith Shulman are elsewhere) hold court

4 Fashion and Beauty Editor Elliot LaPlante shows off her exquisite rings courtesy of Falkenbergs Jewelers of Walla Walla

5 Misbehaven Spa amp Salon stylist Brittany Culver left did the hair for models Chelsea Blaser (seated at left)and Anne Lehman (seated at right) Standing in the middle Ciara McNair (left) and Kael Elsey did the makeup Both models are wearing Macys outfits

5

photos by GREG LEHMAN

16 Walla Walla LifestyLes

DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

20 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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12

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25

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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DRESSED TO CHILL whimsy

Ruffles and feminine frills are key to the whimsical trend modeled by Emilee Hendrickson Select ruffled jackets thrown over chunky sweater dresses and topped off with flouncy ac-cessories such as knit scarves and cozy mit-tens This delicate bal-ance of feminine and statement creates the perfect combination of warmth and play

ith the temperature dropping our

fashion editor shows you how to warm

up in todays hottest outerwear trends These

jackets hats scarves and boots can keep you

toasty and maintain your style no

matter what the thermometer reads

W

Look from Studio Opal61 E Main St 509-526-5490

Ballerina Scarf from LAMittens by local company Hazel KnitsSlip by Odd Molly Long wool socks by Odd MollyRose double layer hoodie by Prairie UndergroundFuchsia crochet dress by Avoca

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

by ELLIOT LaPLANTE | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

European chicEuropean Chic epitomizes effortless style combining clean cuts high collars beautiful lines and sleek accessories as model Katie Wittlake shows any outfit can go from simple to stunning with the addition of a statement jacket and elegant accessories Select jackets for their standout colors collars and the way they shape the body

Look from Anabellersquos Clothing and Accessories Boutique 19 S Spokane St 509-525-1815

Coat by Heteroclite $300Pashmina scarf $18T-shirt by Necessities $34Gloves $12Carmen pendant $72

Walla Walla LifestyLes 17

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

18 Walla Walla LifestyLes

rockerTo be applause-ready at any moment pair wedge booties for their striking style a thick statement belt and a cropped rider jacket with this seasons hottest jean alternative mdash grey denim mdash to let the inner rock star come out to play

Look from Forward 126 E Main St509-522-5282

Grey denim by Rock Revival Jeans $158Charcoal sweater $6297Jacket by MurMur $88 Boots by Not Rated $7897Tapestry belt $128

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Lijuana FreemanBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

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biz chicNothing is more opulent than a faux fur jacket pair this with fingerless gloves riding boots and a knit hat for the right amount of sophistication and class mdash perfect for the businesswomansavvy

fashionista

Look from Walla Walla Clothing Company 103 E Main St 509-525-4783

Makeup by Shannon JohnsonHair by Melissa WatkinsBeehive Cut and Color Bar2 S First Ave509-525-2201

Faux fur vintage coat by True Grit $148

Cowl neck dress by Michael Stars $98

Cabled tights by Michael Stars $38

Buckle riding boots by Chocolat Blu $270

Knit hat by Wooden Ships $38

Cashmere fingerless gloves by Boho $78

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

Walla Walla LifestyLes 21

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

3

4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

Walla Walla LifestyLes 21

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

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don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

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glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

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thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

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Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

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Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

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Main St

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Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

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Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

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13 15

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seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

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syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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Republic ave

Ryan ave

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Boeing ave

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125

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

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Main St

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Cherry St

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33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

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seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

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syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

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trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

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Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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Republic ave

Ryan ave

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Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

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Volunteers philanthropists plain old good guys and gals When tourists say Walla Walla is ldquofriendlyrdquo they donrsquot know the half of it From the nationally famous mdash Drew Bledsoe comes to mind mdash to the locally famous Tom Kelliher formerly of the Walla Walla YMCa a man who spreads his warmth compassion and love for humanity to everyone he meets

91-98 IT WILL GrOW ON YOUFor eight reasons known only to each resident Walla Walla gets into onersquos system For instance The pace of life the sunsets the sun-rises the college-town atmosphere the kindness shown to newcomers the people who smile at strangers the life-long friendships

1 OUr NAMEIt may make it tough for people to take us seriously hellip but who wants to be taken seriously Itrsquos not like wersquore the capital or anything Wersquore all about fun

7 THE NON-COMMUTE COMMUTEFor Walla Walla residents the five minutes it takes to get just about anywhere is enough to keep the surliest curmudgeon happy mdash at least until he or she gets to work

2 FOUr SEASONSUnlike our fellow Washingtonians on the west side we have a spring summer fall and winter While they are contemplating a long jump off a short pier because theyrsquore enduring their 101st straight day of rain wersquore enjoying the snow Or a beautiful spring day One question though mdash is ldquofogrdquo a season

56 WE ALWAYS CrY AT WEDDINGS Spring and summer in the Walla Walla Valley can bring tears of joy to our eyes and weddings at winer-ies can be especially breathtaking Handkerchiefs all around

39 rAINBOWS THUNDErSTOrMS AND WINDSTOrMS

Meteorological phenomena that keep us all in thrall especially photographers

82 DOGS NEED TO PArTY TOOThe dog park on Dalles Military Road near Myra Road is a 214 ndashacre heaven for sociable dogs to romp and get to you know get to know each other

54 TO BE THErE Or NOT TO BE THErE hellip and if yoursquore not yoursquore square The hippest performances of Shakespeare are brought to the Fort Walla Walla amphithe-ater every august by our local Shakespeare Uncorkrsquod and the Seattle Shakespeare Company

68 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS ldquoI love Walla Walla because I think it is lsquocharmingrsquo We have all the amenities a big town has on a smaller scale We have many fun boutiques places to eat and plenty of his-toryrdquo mdash Stacey ahlers

71 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT IIn-N-Out Burgerrsquos got them beat by four years in terms of birthdays (1948 versus 1952) but Walla Wal-larsquos The Ice Burg found its niche and stuck to it creating hordes of carbo-loading fans

Walla Walla LifestyLes 21

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

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48 FABULOUS BIKING ask anyone who knows his Campag-nolo derailleur from his carbon crank mdash the rolling hills and relatively un-crowded roads around Walla Walla allow a dedicated cyclist to rack up mile after scenic mile With several bike groups that ride in groups for fun and safety therersquos something for every level of rider

40 WEVE GOT THE BLUES hellipand they are the prettiest mountains On a sodden winter

day you only have to drive 1frac12 hours to Tollgate to rise above the gray Try andes Prairie for some sweet cross-country and snowshoe paths Remember to get a Sno-

Park pass for parking

38 TOUr OF WALLA WALLAThree days four races one cham-pion mdash a serious cycling race for all ages

100 OH BEAUTIFUL FOr SPACIOUS SKIES hellip From a reader submission ldquoFinally witnessing lsquoamber waves of grainrsquo mdash aWESOMErdquo

34 BUT ITrsquoS A DrY HEAT hellip Summer is glorious mdash four or five days of ldquowhewrdquo kind of heat but most are filled with parades fairs farmers markets weddings parties ripening fruit and deepening colors

58 NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESSWersquore all rejoicing at the purchase of Blue-wood our close-in ski resort in Dayton Snowboarding and downhill skiing are back in a big way sav-ing us from a boring winter Hot chocolate all around

31 THE KINDEST MONTH hellip is april in our neck of the woods The weather can be iffy but the release from winter is palpable mdash and the smells of spring are our reward for the gloom of winter

101 BIG rOCK CANDY MOUNTAINThis sums it up quite nicelyldquoThe weather is never too outrageous mdash itrsquos either perfect cold or perfect warmth there are tons of school choices for our chil-dren [its a] perfect town for us wine drinkers mdash not a spot in town you canrsquot get a bottle of good wine and last but not least not very many towns that have two names Itrsquos a great place to live old or youngrdquo mdash Mark Patrick

9 WE hearts KIDS IFriends of Children of Walla Walla a non-profit organization that helps children in need is hugely popular in the Valley Since the first Friends ldquomatchrdquo was made in 1999 more than 500 kids have been served

57 TACO WAGONS love these wonder-wagons mdash rolling eat-eries where one can experience authentic (ie not Tex-Mex) cuisines and eat like a king for a few dollars

51 WALLA WALLA rODEOas part of the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days this event is a top draw First stop on the ldquobig fourrdquo circuit this is a real live bull-ridinrsquo flag-wavinrsquo corn dog-eatinrsquo good time

74 JUBILEE LAKEa gem especially in late fall when you practically have this 76-acre lake and park to yourself and only 112 hours away

21 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGEThe crazy dome (our Space Needle) is the first thing you notice about it mdash after the In-stitute of Enology and Viticulture where the students are often 30 years old and not look-ing for an easy ldquoardquo and the Sustainability Institute keeping us all on the environmen-tal straight and narrow WWCC also has a well-respected nursing program

22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

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17

14

2332

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2124

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12

20

22

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sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

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22 Walla Walla LifestyLes

37 WALLA WALLA BALLOON STAMPEDEFor three May days since 1974 dozens of balloons have filled the blue skies over Walla Walla The Saturday Nite Glow when balloon pilots

fire up the burners turning their grounded balloons into huge glowing orbs of warm colors is not to be missed

36 WALLA WALLA FAIr AND FrONTIEr DAYSlabor Day weekends always begin with this celebration of our country connection a big-name country music star or band antiques a show and shine demolition derby and horse racing mdash and then therersquos the rodeo (See 51)

23 CHrISTMAS PArADE OF LIGHTS People go in spite of the weather which is often quite cold and they are warmed by the bright lights warm community spirit mdash and the heat flowing off hundreds of candy-stoked kids wrapped in every article of winter clothing they possess like dozens of little nuclear warheads glowing in the dark mdash but what a glorious sight

41 DEArLY DEPArTEDJaynette Hayner a legislative giant with a gentle touch louise Rea who hiked hundreds of miles in the Eagle Cap Wilder-ness to write a seminal trail guide ldquoQuick Trips to the Wallowasrdquo Dick Monahan local attorney nationally recognized horse-racing promoter and civic activist mdash the list of local titans and mentors goes on Their legacies will continue to thrive

4 ldquoCOMMUNITYrdquo From a reader submission ldquoWhen some-one in our town has a disaster hit our com-munity takes care of them Over the almost 12 years I have lived here I have seen it over and over again So many people have jumped in to help others I lOVE this com-munityrdquo

47 WALLA WALLA 4-H GrOUPS What better place than Walla Walla to learn about the food chain Young farmers get to experience the joy and pain of raising an animal from piglet lamb calf mdash to full-grown ready-to-market animal Thatrsquos the way the world works and these kids are made more aware of the role farmers play in the world economy by the very nature of raising these animals from babies and then letting go

76 WALLA WALLA LIFESTYLESBlowing our own horn now but honestly People tell us how much they love this magazine and do you know why Because it showcases the best parts of Walla Walla The things wersquore proud of the people whose lives influence us the stories that make us laugh or touch our hearts Plus great photos of our beautiful Valley

99 DIxIE GrOCErYFueling Dixie residents with caf-feine and forgotten items since 1889 this grocery store is more meeting place than shopperrsquos de-light mdash and thatrsquos how locals like it

6 rUGrATS rULE ldquoIt is the very best place in the world to raise kids From the parks to the schools to the churches to the great families who live here who could want morerdquo mdash Elise adams

42 TALLMANrsquoS Yes itrsquos a pharmacy mdash but also so much more as anyone who has needed a drug delivered to their door advice about it or even help getting through the snow to their car can attest Tallmanrsquos lives up to its name

81 GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE GOTTA ACT hellip Cordiner Hall provides a big-city venue for musicals concerts recit-als and lectures

52 FEAST OF WALLA WALLARaucous fun tons of food vendors and wine purveyors plus musicians and artists mdash all under one tent

43 THE MArCUS WHITMAN HOTEL AND CONFErENCE CENTEr a piece of history and the lynchpin of our wine and tourism revival

14 GOOD SCHOOLS Education is tops in Wally World and people generally vote to sup-port schools teachers and kids

84 BOOK amp GAME COlocally owned bookstores are a dying breed and Book amp Game Co is a treasure Carrying a large selec-tion of best-sellers and providing a haven for gamers comic book and graphic novel fans Book and Game Co is one of the most community-minded businesses around

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

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feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

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Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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17 PIONEEr PArK Who really designed it Was it in fact Frederick law

Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York With a gazebo that has sheltered bands young lovers yogis

children playing picture postcard art an aviary and a serene pond a hill built for sledding when it snows and rolling down when the grass is green mdash itrsquos the heart of the community Pictured above even after more than 50 years of marriage arne Filan and his wife Harriet still make

time for a little rainy-day romance during a morning walk around Pioneer Park

19 FUN PEOPLEhellip like Julia Russell who hails from Espantildea and brings her lively Euro-pean sensibility and haute couture to our town Get an invite to one of her parties and prepare to be wowed

55 ANIMAL LOVErSPeople stop for the clueless ducks that cross Boyer avenue near lakum Dukum at Whitman College and find the experience charming

5 BENNINGTON LAKE If you are in need of perspective Bennington lakersquos vistas multiple trails and wildlife are as good as a visit to the therapistrsquos couch a place for long leisurely walks with or without dogs or on horseback in all seasons

44 NICE PArKSaccording to the Walla Walla Parks amp Recreation Department the city has 18 public parks and facilities for a total of 6005 acres of recreation area

15 TrEES according to local tree champion Shirley Muse Walla Wallarsquos trees are our oldest residents serving as the earliest form of air conditioning providing shade in the summer and beauty in all its forms in the spring fall and winter

46 WATEr WATEr EVErYWHErERivers streams and creeks (or ldquocricksrdquo according to some long-time residents) are the source of our townrsquos name and the reason we have such lush trees and plant life

64 SENIOr MOMENTS ArE FUNThe YMCa takes a group of ldquoactive Older adultsrdquo mdash seniors (quite a laRGE group of seniors) on the most diverse ad-ventures imaginable mdash from live theater to Mariners Baseball Games from Val-entinersquos Day teas to horseback-riding les-sons from sheepherd-ing demonstrations to a themed party on a boat trip down the Columbia average ticket to ride $5

12 WHITMAN COLLEGE IN TOTOa beautiful campus earnest hardwork-ing and community-minded students thoughtful administra-tors professors and staff To see the ldquoReal Students of Whitman Collegerdquo mdash go to The Green on a Wednes-day night

22 WE hearts SMALL BUSINESSES ldquoIts a great place to own and operate a small business Ive found that many people in the commu-nity are very support-ive of the lsquolittle guysrsquordquo mdash Julia Herres

25-29 rEASONS TO BELIEVEOne readerrsquos submis-sion (10-13 out of her personal 101)ldquo10 New job for me11 New job for hus-band12 actually liking the new job (me)13 actually liking the new job (hubby)rdquo

50 TOWEr OF POWEr ldquoI love College Place I love the day when the star is lit on the water tower It is a beauti-ful sight especially at sunsetrdquo mdash Shannon Baltrusch

65 EqUESTrIAN GrOUPSThe Blue Moun-tain Riders Wagon Wheelers Walla Walla Dressage Club and the Valley Girls Barrel Racing groups show you what President Ronald Reagan was talking about when he said ldquoNothing is better for the inside of a man (or woman) than the outside of a horserdquo

20 WALLA WALLA WINEarguably the second-most important in-dustry in Walla Walla (note that we said ldquoarguablyrdquo umbrage-takers) our much-lauded appellation has put us on the map of a disparate group of people and helped fuel a Downtown boom

49 KLICKErSas institutions go Klickers is a lot of things to a lot of people Kids in this Valley grow up work-ing summers picking berries Families singletons and seniors alike note the seasons by the Klicker calen-dar Spring mdash Klickers reopens and berries melons corn toma-toes etc appear late fall and pumpkins show up Christmas mdash trees and wreaths do

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

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1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

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sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

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60 ENTHUSIASTIC SPOrTS FANSWhether its DeSales High School football Whitman

College basketball or Walla Walla Sweets baseball Walla Wallans dont just show up for sporting events mdash they

get behind their teams body and soul

45 WALLA WALLA rEGIONAL AIrPOrT Right up there with the Santa Barbara Regional airport for friendliness our airport with its ease of use (free overnight parking) and cleanli-ness reminds us of the good olrsquo days of air travel

8 rOLLEr DErBYHow we love those tough but sweet roller derby mamas mdash proof that you can be pretty and strong

10 WE hearts KIDS IIThe kid-centric Walla Walla YMCa which has tons of programs for the young in our community also of-fers scholarships for children The YMCa motto ldquoNo child will be turned away because of inability to payrdquo

85 EArTHLIGHT BOOKS Family-owned and operated since 1973 Earthlight has been the go-to source for collectibles best-sell-ers and tracking down out-of-print copies of that beloved classic

11 OrCHESTrAL SPLENDOrWalla Walla Sym-phony is the oldest continuously running symphony west of the Mississippi but renews itself each year with splendid offerings such as ldquoMares nrsquo Musicrdquo No hoary old chestnuts for these guys

33 BLUE MOUNTAIN HUMANE SOCIETYThe home of the ldquoawwwrdquo These volunteers and staff are really special mdash helping homeless animals find new owners loving the supposedly unlovable and adorable alike

67 END-OF-LIFE CArEWalla Walla Community Hospice is run by people who understand that death is part of life and not only care for the dying but for the family

89 rETrO LOVEDeacuteBoucheacutersquos got it with their staged windows that look like the set of ldquoMad Menrdquo But who doesnrsquot smile at the Cinderella Beauty Salon sign on East Main

69 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME helliphellip take me out to the crowd mdash of Walla Walla Sweets Fans Walla Walla once again has its own semi-pro baseball team How ldquoSweetsrdquo it is

61 WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE rODEO TEAMThey ride against child abuse they kick butt and they take names in competition Tough riders with big hearts

86 HIDDEN TrEASUrESa well-run consignment store can make the difference between ooooh and ick when it comes to used cloth-ing Hidden Treasures takes gently used items mdash from a St Johns suit top (size 2 in yellow) a Barneys New York sweater (sorry that ones gone) childrens outfits interesting jewelry mdash all for a quarter of their original retail price

83 ldquoLITTLE GrAND CANYONrdquoSpeaking of geology this is how ge-ology students and aficionados refer to Burlingame Canyon just south of lowden This canyon which began as a diversion ditch for an irrigation system is no more than 120 feet deep but exposes 40 distinct sedi-ment layers

70 COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET (WITH CHEESE) Did you know that Salumiere Cesario has the ONlY walk-in temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese closet in the entire Pacific North-west Right here in Walla Walla

62 ANDYrsquoSOffering farmers mar-ket-quality freshness and variety andys produce also gives great value to the Val-leys vegetarians

73 GEOLOGYEvery place has it but ours is pretty spec-damn-tacular One hundred feet of topsoil courtesy of an ancient flood Check

32 SUMMEr DANCE LABThose adorable ldquobun-headsrdquo the lanky tights-clad girls (and some guys mdash minus the chignons of course) are in town every July to train with the New York-based John Pas-safiume and lydia Tetzlaff Then they perform with a profes-sional ballet company for our pleasure

88 MAxINES Tucked away in the Flatiron Building on Boyer avenue is a tiny shop stacked with vin-tage clothing mdash from mink stoles to lace gloves mdash and filled with silver serving sets estate jewelry carpets mdash on and on Maxines is a favorite of many a fashion-forward Whittie

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

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35 FArMErS MArKETWhat makes the Walla Walla Farmers Market distinctive is its en-ergy locavores plan their food shopping around the Saturday market

53 GrEEN GENIESWWCC Water amp Environmental Center was recently honored for its ldquounprecedented collaborationrdquo in creat-ing green jobs and training for the emerg-ing clean-energy economy

16 SWEET ONIONSa gift from Italy these onions grow excep-tionally well in our fertile soil Ubiquitous in the summer they make Caprese salad sing take onion rings to the next level and hamburgers to the level above that and you really can eat one like an apple Breath mint

63 ECONOMIC DIVErSITY Wheat wine and ed-ucation are just a few of the many engines of the local economy that keep Walla Walla steady through tough economic times

30 PUBLIC ArTlove it or hate it art is all around us From the Jim Dine Venus-like ldquoCarnivalrdquo to the very controversial but fun and kid-friendly Tom Otterness sculp-ture of a pioneering family in Pioneer Park Walla Walla has some-thing for everyone

75 APPLESWersquore known for our onions

but we have some of the best apple orchards in Washington

77 GOOD rESTAUrANTSFood is more than fuel and when prac-ticed at the high level at which many of our local chefs do it can be art

13 MILL CrEEK TrAILBirders moms with strollers and lovers adore this trail for its easy well-maintained walkways and access to wildlife The trail can be done as a loop on either side of Mill Creek an all-seasons trail

80 BrIGHTS CANDIES Walk in the door and the smell covers you like a warm winter coat Chocolate espe-cially chocolate done in such a time-tested old-world tradition takes the edge off the worst day Kids seem to like it too

59 SECrET GArDENSBehind a hedge be-yond a fence ponds and other water features flowers and vegetable gardens abound mdash extensions of the gardenersrsquo personalities love for beauty and the cycle of nature

90 AUTUMN LEAVES hellip drift by our win-dows and bring out the poets in us In November the sharp geometries of maple leaves make red mo-saics on downtown sidewalks brighten-ing our grayer days Thank the trees

66 LOCAVOrESrsquo DELIGHTCommunity-Supported agriculture mdash co-ops that allow consum-ers to purchase their food directly from local farmers while helping the farmers continue to do their good work by buying ldquosharesrdquo in their organic produc-tion of food In return locavores may pick up their bounty mdash fresh heirloom tomatoes peppers root veg-etables herbs mdash at the downtown farmers market at a predeter-mined spot such as the Daily Market Coop-erative or at the farm itself

3 DOWNTOWN WHErE THE LIGHTS ArE BrIGHT hellip To appreciate how far wersquove come you only need to look at Down-town Walla Walla circa 1990 mdash not that long ago mdash to see how aluminum siding can be a blessing hellip and a curse The vision of a group of dedicated souls made all the difference and put Walla Walla back on the map of ldquomust visitrdquo hometowns in america

79 IF YOUVE GOTTA EAT MEAT let it be 100-per-cent grass-fed organic meat raised locally on certified organic pastures using hu-mane and sustainable practices Thats what Thundering Hooves sells

87 SUMMEr MUSIC AT THE LAND TITLE PLAzAGood olrsquo rock rsquonrsquo roll folk jazz mdash this home-town concert series makes the downtown sidewalks bounce May to September

72 BELOVED INSTITUTIONS PArT DEUxWe love the smell of patchouli oil in the morning and every-one loves this music store (it also sells televisions T-shirts and lots of random music-related stuff) amazing feat No 1 itrsquos a store that ap-peals to baby boom-ers and their kids

78 U-PICK FArMShellip such as Daves Orchard on Wallula avenue where visitors can pick cherries apri-cots plums peaches pears grapes apples and chestnuts

24 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAVENDEr FArMVisitors can pick their own lavender flowers choosing from among 15 varieties join lavender craft classes and learn how to make wreaths and wands They can also browse the Farm Boutique for specialty products

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by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

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4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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26 Walla Walla LifestyLes

by ROBIN HAMILTON | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKA

It may be cold outside but John Passafiume and Lydia Tetzlaff are thinking summer

The two New Yorkers who direct the Whitman College Summer Dance Lab are in Walla Walla this February to drum up support for their program which trains hundreds of young aspiring dancers from across the nation in a wide variety of dance techniques and performance

Every July locals see young dancers mdash identifiable by their prerequisite chignons and ballet tights mdash walking around town in little clusters During each summerrsquos intensive program the students train in ballet modern jazz and American theater dance techniques then perform with a group from a professional dance company

Last yearrsquos performance with the Eugene Ballet an excerpt from ldquoScheherazaderdquo was a luscious bejeweled and exciting staging of the balletrsquos second act Program staff report that 1300 people filled Cordiner Hall for the performance

And Walla Walla is ready for more As Tetzlaff said in her introduction to ldquoScherazaderdquo Walla Walla is experiencing a renaissance of the arts during the summers ldquowith chamber music in June dance in July and Shakespeare in Augustrdquo

In that spirit Passafiume and Tetzlaff are planning to expand their dance program to include a dance festival Next summer the students will be featured in a new work choreographed by Anne Mueller of Oregon Ballet Theater where they will make up the corps de ballet around a center couple professionals from OBT ldquoTwo other professional dance companies will be in attendance mdash the Eugene Ballet and the

Summer Dance Lab students in a modern dance class taught by SDL director John Passafiume

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Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

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Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

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Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

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Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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lear ave

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Republic ave

Ryan ave

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Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

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D St

a St

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125

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 27

Summer Dance Lab Director John Passafiume adjusts a students arms during a modern dance class

John Passafiume Dancers Taken together the performances will answer the desire of Walla Walla audiences to see strong professional dance on stagerdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoLike the Chamber Music program we want to develop a dance festivalrdquo

The program now in its 41st year is distinguished from other dance intensives in its focus on preparing students in all relevant aspects of dance performance Passafiume says

A professional dancer should be versatile and able to perform in all genres he says ldquoOur students begin their day with ballet pointe and adagio classes then modern jazz and American theater mdash thatrsquos a lot of dancerdquo

But this profession takes endurance patience and focus he says

ldquoWe have mandatory classes in nutrition and injury preventionrdquo Tetzlaff says ldquoThese

young dancers are at such a delicate stage in their lives and careers We want to help them develop their technique but also be able to dance for many years mdash to sustain that facility over their professional livesrdquo

For Passafiume and Tetzlaff dance is not just a career ldquoIt is a difficult professionrdquo Passafiume says ldquoDance defines your life If you can do something else do it but if you canrsquot not dance hellip get some really good training in everything related to performancerdquo

The Summer Dance Lab will be performing a showcase with a lecture on the properties and principles of dance the afternoon of Saturday Feb 12 at Chism recital Hall Whitman College For more information on this performance e-mail Jackie Wood at jwoodwhitmanedu

RObin haMiLtOn is the managing editor of Walla Walla lifestyles She can be reached at robinhamiltonwwubcom

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101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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2

3

4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

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feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

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Cherry St

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11

17

14

2332

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2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

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lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

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RT RU

NW

aY

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Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

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JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

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larson

highway 12 last Chance R

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Frog Hollow

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lowden - G

ardena Rd

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Mojonnier Rd

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To Touchet

Detour R

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Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

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Page 28: 2011 January LIfestyles

101MUSES THROW INSPIRATION OUR WAy

by MARGARET JAMISON | photos by MARGARET JAMISON

There is a Muse each for music comedy dance tragedy oratory epic poetry love poetry history and writing and astronomy and science

The phrase ldquothe artist and his muserdquo may conjure images of the famous romantic painting of the Greek sculptor Pygmalion embracing his newly carved statue of the voluptuous Galatea It therefore comes as a bit of a surprise to learn the Greeks provided no Muse for any of the visual arts nary a one to aid a creatively stymied wielder of brush chisel loom or potterrsquos wheel When it came to artistic motivation visual artists were left to fend for themselves

My theory is the Greeks thought Nature was inspiration enough and an artist with a good set of functioning eyeballs need never lack for subject matter

The concept of the artist-muse relationship was invented by the ancient Greeks who gave Zeus and the goddess Mnemosyne nine daughters whose purpose was to aid creative human endeavors Have an epic poem going nowhere fast Implore the Muse Calliope for direction Perhaps a hymn to your favorite goddess is striking a sour note No problem Hit up Euterpe for a sweet solution

28 Walla Walla LifestyLes

1

2

3

4

5

6

Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

lt continued from pg 29

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

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36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

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Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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Sum

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Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

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seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

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Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

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RT RU

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Pranger R

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Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

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larson

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ardena Rd

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Hoon R

d

Short Rd

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ose StCollege a

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2

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31

9

1513

27

16

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Fairchild ave

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Republic ave

Ryan ave

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Stinson ave

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Boeing ave

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D St

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125

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Be that as it may visual artists get their inspiration from somewhere so when pondering this issuersquos theme of ldquo101 reasons to Love Walla Wallardquo I bet myself I could come up with 101 things about this place that inspire artists in the absence of a classically trained Muse After all artists abound here and in attempting to quantify their potential sources of inspiration I went way over the 101 mark

I first considered the institutional and awarded myself 100 points right off the bat mdash we have three colleges a couple of foundries several historic sites a downtown core dotted with public art and 19th-century facades there are art galleries and museums public parks fountains spires a thriving farmers market even an antique steam locomotive on permanent public display

The annual Southeastern Washington Fair

provides hundreds of exhibits of all kinds from lavish displays of canned fruits to prize-winning guinea pigs and intricately stitched quilts There are frequent cultural events and specialty festivals music theater dance parades twice a year the Balloon Stampede mdash things the ancient Greeks never even dreamed of and therersquos plenty to stimulate an idea or two

I then turned to the physical our impressive surrounding countryside We are encircled by mountains fields and vineyards that are constantly changing varying in color and form and human activity mdash they are shaped by roads and topography and vegetation their hues are affected by sun rain mist haze fog and time of day they are inhabited by wildlife birds sheep horses llamas and yaks Add the rivers

Continued on pg 30 gt

7 8

9

1 A tarp at a construction site 2 Billowing white fabric 3 Shadows on a planter on Main Street 4 Handmade wood buttons at a local craft fair 5 Pattern and texture in downtown brickwork 6 A refuse barrel on a country road 7 A close-up of wood grain 8 An orange rose 9 The changing seasons are always inspirational

Walla Walla LifestyLes 29

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streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

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amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

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1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

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Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

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2124

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seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

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va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

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30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

streams ponds woods a nearby lake or two basalt cliffs trees wildflowers and scrubland and by changing perspective from panoramic to microscopic there is an infinite supply of visual ideas from the landscape

But Walla Walla is more than just a pretty face and the art community here reflects diversity in media as well as in interpretation of common subject matter Many do choose to work from the richness of the physical environment but not all take a literal path with paints and pastels

For some artists the medium is the inspiration Some work in conceptual non-traditional forms using found objects Non-representational painters find forms and color palettes galore in the vistas seen from their own windows

One artist grinds his own pigments for inky abstractions another transforms yak wool into handspun textiles with dyes created from onion skins and tree bark A photographer finds the picturesque in the rusted metal of old trucks and tractors and a book artist makes the paper to sew into handmade volumes

One sculptor is inspired to ldquore-purposerdquo metal scrap from old farm implements into animal forms that reflect the agricultural history of the materials while a multi-media artist creates collages from bits and pieces found on the streets

After 911 a ceramic artist created thousands of small clay vessels for installations that over time will ldquomeltrdquo back into the earth going full circle and reminding us of our own connection to the earth

Artists here are remarkably creative and clearly do not lack for inspiration

So maybe the Greeks were right and visual artists donrsquot need a Muse Irsquod still like to propose one however in light of the occasional artistrsquos block that happens to the best of us Irsquod name her Walla Walla and of course shersquod be twins

MaRgaRet JaMisOn is an artist and writer living in Walla Walla Contact her at artjamisongmailcom

30 Walla Walla LifestyLes

lt continued from pg 29

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It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

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34 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

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canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

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Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

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Libby Frazier CNE CNHS CRIS bull Megan Golden CRISC 509-301-4055 509-301-4035

lfrazierwindermerecom bull megangoldenwindermerecomwwwlibbyfraziercom

FFGFGFFrazier GoldenTheGroup

Libby Frazier

lfrazierwindermerecom bull megangoldenwindermerecom

T

Megan

Libby

Tailored Service A Tradition of Excellence A Name you can Trust

Vineyard Estates bull Residential bull Commercial bull LandLotsFarmCertifi ed New Home Specialist bull Certifi ed Negotiation Expert bull Certifi ed Residential Investment Specialist

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Charming 2bd1bd w 1272SF Lots of potential Large shopcraft room amp family roomden

addition New roof in 2005 amp new furnace in 2006

MLS 108153 $145000

1446 University St Walla Walla WA 601 Washington St Walla Walla WAHistoric 1937 home w 5584SF

Formal living amp dining room enhances grand elegance of this traditional home 3-car garage

w space above for offi ce or guest roomMLS 108028 $425000

NEW LISTINGLocated in heart of Downtown Walla Walla surrounded by major tenants -Starbucks amp Macyrsquos Large city all day free parking lot behind buildingMLS 108128 $950000

25 E Main St Walla Walla WA

9681

1 CL

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Comfort Inn amp Suitesof Walla Walla

Assortment of Walla Walla Valleyamp Columbia Valley Wines

All of our wines are availablefor home purchase

Sunday ndash Thursday 5 ndash10pmFriday amp Saturday 5pm ndash Midnight

509-522-3500 bull 1419 W Pine Walla Walla85

623

sl

A local lendercommitted

to your future

111 W Main St WW bull 509-524-0863

SERVICES INCLUDEbull Affordable Mortgage Lendingbull Conventional Loansbull Government Lendingbull Home Equity Lines of Creditbull Investment Property Lendingbull Non-Conventional ldquoJumbordquo Lending

9515

6 Contact Tera Davisand Her Team Today

A local lender

Higher Standards

Tera Davis

9442

5

32 Walla Walla LifestyLes

It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

Continued on pg 34 gt 9661

7

Do it

Dream it

We can help Wersquove been

financing country homes and

rural property since 1916

Call the country home loan

experts today

Abby VanderPlaat5095252400

or 8003335862

92848

lt continued from pg 33

34 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The expanded farmhouse combines the old new with an Asian influence

Your professional one stop paint amp decorating company wa lic garyspc034mn bull ccb 127816

114 South Second bull Historic Downtown Walla Walla bull (509) 525-1553

New YearNew Look ldquoNewrdquo Home

GaryrsquosPaint amp Decorating

Open Monday through Friday 730am to 530pm

Saturday 8am to 4pm

9586

1 rh

canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

509-527-8400840 C Street

Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla WA 99362

Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

0

Complementary Wine Tasting with this AdWe invite you to sample our hand crafted Spanish

wines enjoy our patio and sit by our fire pit Tasting Room Open Friday thru Sunday

11am to 5pm or by appointment

WALLA WALLA VALLEY

85728 Telephone Pole RoadMilton-Freewater OR 97862

(541) 558-3656 or (509) 220-2514castillodefelicianacom

9663

8 SL

Sueno hecho en realidadldquoA dream made into realityrdquo

Walla Walla LifestyLes 37

8558

5

95668

94058 sl

Taste Wine Daily 1-4Live Music Every Weekend

A Tasting Roomand More

15 E Main Street Downtown Walla Wallawwwsapolilcellarscom

Valentine Headquartersbull Valentine Cards bull Kids Boxed Valentines bull Heart Pillow bullbull Valentine Paper Napkins bull Heart Rug bull Valentine Cards bull Heart Wreath bull Heart Doilies bull Luscious Soaps amp Lotions bull

bull Valentine Cards bull Wind-Up Hearts bull Heart Spatula bullbull Sweet Candles bull ldquoLOVErdquo Soap bull Valentine Cards bull

Everything you need to say ldquoI love yourdquo101 E Alder Walla Walla 96

558

sl

Providing Walla Walla Valley teens with their own safe place

Thank you to our many donors for your continued support Your generosity makes

a difference in the lives of our members

PO Box 2291 bull 509-526-2571 directorwwccyorg

httpwwccyorg 9661

9 sl

Happy New YearPlumb Cellars

at NINE S First Walla Walla

www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

9662

5 CL

38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

UNION-BULLETIN

UNION-BULLETIN

Walla Walla902 W Rose St(509) 525-2010

Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

3 CL

Page 32: 2011 January LIfestyles

32 Walla Walla LifestyLes

It may sound initially like a hodgepodge of styles but put together by the talented couple the result is magic

Itrsquos the family home where Gail grew up It was built in the early 1950s To begin

with the small home was very functional As the years went on her parents added onto the house to make an ldquoLrdquo shape Itrsquos still in the same configuration one level with an unfinished basement

In June 2009 Jeff and Gail began renovations Since then theyrsquove created their own distinct environment in a traditional setting

To open up the main entry living room and kitchen area they took out the existing 8-foot ceilings and incorporated the attic to create more spacious rooms with much higher ceilings

ldquoI wanted a large open area near the kitchenrdquo Gail says

The large main room including kitchendenliving room filled with old woodwork has many eye-catching features One of them is what she calls a ldquobean counterrdquo This piece is an antique counter from a general store It was used for a display similar to todayrsquos bulk bins Peas and beans were then counted out on the surface The side of the long wooden case is decorated with a history of the home in photographs from construction to present-day

The kitchen has a traditional large farm

From childhood home to modern masterpiece

Jeff and Gail Waetje relax in the sunken living room

The home of Jeff and Gail Waetje is a mix of completely different styles but it works Take the combination of a traditional family farmhouse mix the historic with modern lines then add plenty of natural rock Complete the design with a touch of Asian serenity and you have a good idea of the overall effect

by KARLENE PONTI | photos by COLBy KUSCHATKAmodern love

Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

Continued on pg 34 gt 9661

7

Do it

Dream it

We can help Wersquove been

financing country homes and

rural property since 1916

Call the country home loan

experts today

Abby VanderPlaat5095252400

or 8003335862

92848

lt continued from pg 33

34 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The expanded farmhouse combines the old new with an Asian influence

Your professional one stop paint amp decorating company wa lic garyspc034mn bull ccb 127816

114 South Second bull Historic Downtown Walla Walla bull (509) 525-1553

New YearNew Look ldquoNewrdquo Home

GaryrsquosPaint amp Decorating

Open Monday through Friday 730am to 530pm

Saturday 8am to 4pm

9586

1 rh

canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

509-527-8400840 C Street

Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla WA 99362

Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

0

Complementary Wine Tasting with this AdWe invite you to sample our hand crafted Spanish

wines enjoy our patio and sit by our fire pit Tasting Room Open Friday thru Sunday

11am to 5pm or by appointment

WALLA WALLA VALLEY

85728 Telephone Pole RoadMilton-Freewater OR 97862

(541) 558-3656 or (509) 220-2514castillodefelicianacom

9663

8 SL

Sueno hecho en realidadldquoA dream made into realityrdquo

Walla Walla LifestyLes 37

8558

5

95668

94058 sl

Taste Wine Daily 1-4Live Music Every Weekend

A Tasting Roomand More

15 E Main Street Downtown Walla Wallawwwsapolilcellarscom

Valentine Headquartersbull Valentine Cards bull Kids Boxed Valentines bull Heart Pillow bullbull Valentine Paper Napkins bull Heart Rug bull Valentine Cards bull Heart Wreath bull Heart Doilies bull Luscious Soaps amp Lotions bull

bull Valentine Cards bull Wind-Up Hearts bull Heart Spatula bullbull Sweet Candles bull ldquoLOVErdquo Soap bull Valentine Cards bull

Everything you need to say ldquoI love yourdquo101 E Alder Walla Walla 96

558

sl

Providing Walla Walla Valley teens with their own safe place

Thank you to our many donors for your continued support Your generosity makes

a difference in the lives of our members

PO Box 2291 bull 509-526-2571 directorwwccyorg

httpwwccyorg 9661

9 sl

Happy New YearPlumb Cellars

at NINE S First Walla Walla

www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

9662

5 CL

38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

UNION-BULLETIN

UNION-BULLETIN

Walla Walla902 W Rose St(509) 525-2010

Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

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Walla Walla LifestyLes 33

sink with a very modern backsplash below a bank of windows with a timeless view of fields and mountains

ldquoI wanted to mix contemporary with an older style my yin and yangrdquo Gail says The combination works well The traditional sink and the backsplash are surrounded by modern cabinets

On the other side of the kitchen cabinets in the den the Waetjes have massive cabinets with glass doors from the Crozier Theological Seminary in Chester Penn Decades ago Martin Luther King Jr attended the seminary

ldquoIt was where he turned his life around I got them from Mandrakersquosrdquo Gail says

Another solid feature is an 1830s woodworking bench now used as a wine bar The floor in the main area ebonized wide-plank pine enhances the rustic tone of the room

Although the couple didnrsquot start out as woodworkers with experience theyrsquove certainly gotten more ldquohandy with thingsrdquo Gail explains

A general storersquos counter combined with an old farm sink mix with contemporary details

Continued on pg 34 gt 9661

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34 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The expanded farmhouse combines the old new with an Asian influence

Your professional one stop paint amp decorating company wa lic garyspc034mn bull ccb 127816

114 South Second bull Historic Downtown Walla Walla bull (509) 525-1553

New YearNew Look ldquoNewrdquo Home

GaryrsquosPaint amp Decorating

Open Monday through Friday 730am to 530pm

Saturday 8am to 4pm

9586

1 rh

canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

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Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

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38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

UNION-BULLETIN

UNION-BULLETIN

Walla Walla902 W Rose St(509) 525-2010

Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

3 CL

Page 34: 2011 January LIfestyles

lt continued from pg 33

34 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Gail took down the wallpaper her mother had in the kitchen when the Waetjes converted that area into the dining room The wallpaper was in a giant sunflower pattern For the sake of nostalgia and love she had a sunflower from the paper saved and framed It is on a wall near the cozy fireplace where its cheeriness and optimism remind everyone to soften themselves and greet the day

Gail loves being at peace back in the family home ldquoItrsquos so good to just sit here and listen to the clock tick Itrsquos so quietrdquo she says

Itrsquos not a large home so Jeff and Gail have made good use of somewhat limited space A sturdy 13-foot-long European dining table fills the long narrow dining area The room is full of light with a great view from all the windows

Light is Gailrsquos passion She employs plenty of candles and all types of light fixtures to beat back the darkness ldquoI love creative decorating I just always find such weird stuff I have to do something creative or I rot I love designing decor how it can make you feelrdquo she says

A framed sunflower from Gailrsquos motherrsquos wallpaper hangs to the left of the fireplace

The Waetjesrsquo home makes use of massive bookcases from the Crozier Theological Seminary which Martin Luther King Jr attended

modern love

66160

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The expanded farmhouse combines the old new with an Asian influence

Your professional one stop paint amp decorating company wa lic garyspc034mn bull ccb 127816

114 South Second bull Historic Downtown Walla Walla bull (509) 525-1553

New YearNew Look ldquoNewrdquo Home

GaryrsquosPaint amp Decorating

Open Monday through Friday 730am to 530pm

Saturday 8am to 4pm

9586

1 rh

canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

509-527-8400840 C Street

Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla WA 99362

Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

0

Complementary Wine Tasting with this AdWe invite you to sample our hand crafted Spanish

wines enjoy our patio and sit by our fire pit Tasting Room Open Friday thru Sunday

11am to 5pm or by appointment

WALLA WALLA VALLEY

85728 Telephone Pole RoadMilton-Freewater OR 97862

(541) 558-3656 or (509) 220-2514castillodefelicianacom

9663

8 SL

Sueno hecho en realidadldquoA dream made into realityrdquo

Walla Walla LifestyLes 37

8558

5

95668

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Taste Wine Daily 1-4Live Music Every Weekend

A Tasting Roomand More

15 E Main Street Downtown Walla Wallawwwsapolilcellarscom

Valentine Headquartersbull Valentine Cards bull Kids Boxed Valentines bull Heart Pillow bullbull Valentine Paper Napkins bull Heart Rug bull Valentine Cards bull Heart Wreath bull Heart Doilies bull Luscious Soaps amp Lotions bull

bull Valentine Cards bull Wind-Up Hearts bull Heart Spatula bullbull Sweet Candles bull ldquoLOVErdquo Soap bull Valentine Cards bull

Everything you need to say ldquoI love yourdquo101 E Alder Walla Walla 96

558

sl

Providing Walla Walla Valley teens with their own safe place

Thank you to our many donors for your continued support Your generosity makes

a difference in the lives of our members

PO Box 2291 bull 509-526-2571 directorwwccyorg

httpwwccyorg 9661

9 sl

Happy New YearPlumb Cellars

at NINE S First Walla Walla

www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

9662

5 CL

38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

UNION-BULLETIN

UNION-BULLETIN

Walla Walla902 W Rose St(509) 525-2010

Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

3 CL

Page 35: 2011 January LIfestyles

Walla Walla LifestyLes 35

Gail designed the fireplace like most of the rest of the homersquos interior and the metal was fabricated by ABC Ironworks

Part of her style includes lines the tile is linear and the fireplace is very linear Family tradition is tangible and therersquos plenty of grit and texture to all of it Bruising on the fireplace metal was picked up in the wall treatments done by Donna Maiden of Maiden Design

ldquoHow great is that She actually put sand in the paint matched it perfectly She just rocked itrdquo Gail says of Maidenrsquos work

Just off the dining room is Jeff rsquos office formerly Gailrsquos brotherrsquos room The windows were expanded and the awnings blocking the view were taken down

In front of the home are large pillars made of loose rock held together with netting The lake rockrsquos smooth surfaces contrasts with the modern lines of the exterior The traditional farmhouse rock and modern linear theme can be found inside and out in decorations fixtures flooring and unexpected places

The house is completed except for the basement and the yard The couple hopes to build a deck at some point Many times cyclists and joggers would stop and ask for water so out on the corner they built a water line and added an old pump

ldquoWe picked boulders that each had a natural bench for seatingrdquo Gail says Now passers-by have a grotto for water and a brief rest

The sunken living room is in the original portion of the home One of the striking features of this room is the repurposed giant church window Gail snagged at a yard sale

ldquoIt had cobwebs and flies stuck to itrdquo she says ldquoYale Glass reworked it for usrdquo

Shersquos able to see beyond dust and

cobwebs with a vision for how a piece can be incorporated into the home

ldquoI did a lot of imitating of my momrsquos stylerdquo she says

The original section of the home was fairly compact and utilitarian That left Gail with an 18 x 18 section for a second bathroom laundry room closet and master bedroom

ldquoI have the smallest bedroom anywhererdquo she laughs That may be but the openness of the design the view and the clever use of space makes it work The laundry is hidden by folding doors The bathroom is compact with a very modern deep soaking tub The modern design is precise clean and flows together with a touch of Asian influence The faucets in the bathroom sink are flat so the water comes out like an effortless flowing stream

And itrsquos the house where she grew up so Gail has come full circle

ldquoI sleep on my momrsquos side of the bed in the same place with the same headboard It richens your soul to come back homerdquo

KaRLene pOnti is the Special Publications Writer for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The expanded farmhouse combines the old new with an Asian influence

Your professional one stop paint amp decorating company wa lic garyspc034mn bull ccb 127816

114 South Second bull Historic Downtown Walla Walla bull (509) 525-1553

New YearNew Look ldquoNewrdquo Home

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Open Monday through Friday 730am to 530pm

Saturday 8am to 4pm

9586

1 rh

canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

509-527-8400840 C Street

Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla WA 99362

Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

0

Complementary Wine Tasting with this AdWe invite you to sample our hand crafted Spanish

wines enjoy our patio and sit by our fire pit Tasting Room Open Friday thru Sunday

11am to 5pm or by appointment

WALLA WALLA VALLEY

85728 Telephone Pole RoadMilton-Freewater OR 97862

(541) 558-3656 or (509) 220-2514castillodefelicianacom

9663

8 SL

Sueno hecho en realidadldquoA dream made into realityrdquo

Walla Walla LifestyLes 37

8558

5

95668

94058 sl

Taste Wine Daily 1-4Live Music Every Weekend

A Tasting Roomand More

15 E Main Street Downtown Walla Wallawwwsapolilcellarscom

Valentine Headquartersbull Valentine Cards bull Kids Boxed Valentines bull Heart Pillow bullbull Valentine Paper Napkins bull Heart Rug bull Valentine Cards bull Heart Wreath bull Heart Doilies bull Luscious Soaps amp Lotions bull

bull Valentine Cards bull Wind-Up Hearts bull Heart Spatula bullbull Sweet Candles bull ldquoLOVErdquo Soap bull Valentine Cards bull

Everything you need to say ldquoI love yourdquo101 E Alder Walla Walla 96

558

sl

Providing Walla Walla Valley teens with their own safe place

Thank you to our many donors for your continued support Your generosity makes

a difference in the lives of our members

PO Box 2291 bull 509-526-2571 directorwwccyorg

httpwwccyorg 9661

9 sl

Happy New YearPlumb Cellars

at NINE S First Walla Walla

www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

9662

5 CL

38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

UNION-BULLETIN

UNION-BULLETIN

Walla Walla902 W Rose St(509) 525-2010

Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

3 CL

Page 36: 2011 January LIfestyles

canrsquot-miss events JANUARy-FEBRUARy 2011JanuaRy-febRuaRyThe Blue Mountain artists Guild in Dayton sets up a new exhibit at the Dayton Public library each month Details 509-382-1964

Therersquos weekend music at the Oasis at Stateline Details 541-938-4776

Every Friday and Saturday therersquos music at the Backstage Bistro Details 509-526-0690

Sapolil Cellars hosts live music every weekend 15 E Main St Details 509-520-5258

thROugh Jan 31The exhibit ldquoTall in the Saddle 100 Years of the Pendleton Rounduprdquo continues Tamaacutests-likt Cultural Institute Pendleton Closed Sundays through March Details 541-966-9748

thROugh apRiLThe Kirkman House Museum hosts a Smithsonian Institute exhibit ldquoJourney Storiesrdquo cel-ebrating the american spirit Details 509-529-4373

Jan 17Martin luther King Jr memorial service 11 am Walla Walla Uni-versity Church College Place Details 509-527-2656

Jan 18-feb 18The exhibit by new and returning Whitman Studio art art History and Visual Culture Studio faculty Sheehan Gallery Whitman Col-lege Details 509-527-5249

Jan 22The annual Bridal Fair show-cases everything from fashion to photography and flowers Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-2200

Jan 22 feb 5 19-20 27Team penning events at Walla Walla Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

Jan 22 feb 12The Walla Walla Symphony pres-ents its Saturday Soirees 730 pm Walla Walla Country Club Details 509-529-8020

Jan 29 feb 26Watch expert racers in the Jack-pot Barrel Racing event Walla Walla County Fairgrounds De-tails 509-527-3247

feb 5-6The annual Gun Trader Show Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 11The second Friday of each month check out the acoustic jam session 7 pm Skye Book amp Brew Dayton Details 509-382-4677

feb 11 12 18-20 25 26ldquoTwelve angry Menrdquo will be performed at the little Theatre of Walla Walla Details 509-529-3683

feb 12The annual Walla Walla Com-munity Hospice Evening of Ele-gance benefit Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-525-5561

feb 15The Walla Walla Symphony presents ldquoViennese Romancerdquo which includes ldquoVoices of Springrdquo ldquoBlue Danuberdquo and more in celebration of the Strauss Family 730 pm Cor-diner Hall Whitman College Details 509-529-8020

feb 16-20The annual Student One-act Play Contest Harper Joy The-atre Whitman College Details 509-527-5180

feb 17The Whitman College Visiting Writers Reading series continues with poet Garrett Hongo author of ldquoYellow lightrdquo and ldquoThe River of Heavenrdquo 7 pm Kimball The-atre Whitman College Details wwwwhitmanedu

feb 18-20The annual aaUW Booksale Marcus Whitman Hotel Details 509-522-5007

feb 19The Northwest Museum of arts amp Culture fundraiser art auction artist demo and silent auction at 4 pm Dinner at 6 pm and live auction starts at 7 pm $75 per person Northern Quest Re-sort amp Casino Pavilion airway Heights near Spokane Reserva-tions 509-363-5336

feb 20The Whitman College Symphony Orchestra performs its Winter Concert conducted by Edward Dixon 730 pm Cordiner Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 24Walla Walla High School Choir Concert 7 pm Wa-Hi audito-rium Details 509-527-3043

feb 25The Whitman College Depart-ment of Music presents the Winter Composerrsquos Concert 730 pm Chism Recital Hall Whitman College Details 509-527-5232

feb 26Pheasants Forever Banquet Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Details 509-527-3247

feb 26-27The Festival of the One acts presented by Walla Walla Uni-versityrsquos Drama Department 8 pm WWU Details 509-527-2641

thROugh feb 27Willow of Walla Walla presents the exhibit Eccentric Orbits Re-cent Paintings by Ian Boyden Details 509-876-2247

36 Walla Walla LifestyLes

Congratulations to last monthrsquos winners

Laura Jean HevelAmy StormMelissa HansenNancy Olson

Velia SalidvarJack SchroederDon KeenDenise OGradnick

Bob radkeCandace Ball

Where in Walla WallaWhere is Where in Walla Walla Our regular feature will return in the March issue of Lifestyles

509-527-8400840 C Street

Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla WA 99362

Open Saturday 10-4or by appointment

wwwfivestarcellarscom 4010

0

Complementary Wine Tasting with this AdWe invite you to sample our hand crafted Spanish

wines enjoy our patio and sit by our fire pit Tasting Room Open Friday thru Sunday

11am to 5pm or by appointment

WALLA WALLA VALLEY

85728 Telephone Pole RoadMilton-Freewater OR 97862

(541) 558-3656 or (509) 220-2514castillodefelicianacom

9663

8 SL

Sueno hecho en realidadldquoA dream made into realityrdquo

Walla Walla LifestyLes 37

8558

5

95668

94058 sl

Taste Wine Daily 1-4Live Music Every Weekend

A Tasting Roomand More

15 E Main Street Downtown Walla Wallawwwsapolilcellarscom

Valentine Headquartersbull Valentine Cards bull Kids Boxed Valentines bull Heart Pillow bullbull Valentine Paper Napkins bull Heart Rug bull Valentine Cards bull Heart Wreath bull Heart Doilies bull Luscious Soaps amp Lotions bull

bull Valentine Cards bull Wind-Up Hearts bull Heart Spatula bullbull Sweet Candles bull ldquoLOVErdquo Soap bull Valentine Cards bull

Everything you need to say ldquoI love yourdquo101 E Alder Walla Walla 96

558

sl

Providing Walla Walla Valley teens with their own safe place

Thank you to our many donors for your continued support Your generosity makes

a difference in the lives of our members

PO Box 2291 bull 509-526-2571 directorwwccyorg

httpwwccyorg 9661

9 sl

Happy New YearPlumb Cellars

at NINE S First Walla Walla

www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

9662

5 CL

38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

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Cherry St

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33

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14

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

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Pranger R

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Old M

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Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

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JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

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Frog Hollow

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Douglas ave

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Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

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DaytonLewiston

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www plumbcellarscom 5098764488

Thanks for your support in 2010

we look forward to seeing you at the

formal grand opening of our

tasting room when we can share a

glass of

at NINE S First NINE S FirstWine

from

9662

5 CL

38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

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Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

3 CL

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38 Walla Walla LifestyLes

amavi cellars1 3796 Peppers Bridge Road (509) 525-3541 wwwamavicellarscom

basel cellars estate Winery2 2901 Old Milton Hwy (509) 522-0200 wwwbaselcellarscom

bergevin Lane vineyards 3 1215 W Poplar St (509) 526-4300 bergevinlanecom

bunchgrass Winery4 151 Bunchgrass lane (509) 540-8963 wwwbunchgrasswinerycom

canoe Ridge vineyard5 1102 W Cherry St (509) 527-0885 wwwcanoeridgevineyardcom

castillo de feliciana6 85728 Telephone Pole Road Milton-Freewater OR (541) 558-3656 wwwcastillodefelicianacom

don carlo vineyard7 By appointment Only (509) 540-5784 wwwdoncarlovineyardcom

dunham cellars8 150 E Boeing ave (509) 529-4685 wwwdunhamcellarscom

five star cellars 9 840 C St (509) 527-8400 wwwfivestarcellarscom

forgeron cellars 10 33 W Birch St (509) 522-9463 wwwforgeroncellarscom

foundry vineyards 11 Corner of 13th ave and abadie St (509) 529-0736 wwwwallawallafoundrycomvine-yards

fort Walla Walla cellars 12 127 E Main St (509) 520-1095 wwwfortwallawallacellarscom

glencorrie13 8052 Old Highway 12 (509) 525-2585 wwwglencorriecom

grantwood Winery 14 2428 W Highway 12 (509) 301-0719 (509) 301-9546

Lrsquoecole n15 o 41 Winery 41 lowden School Road and US Hwy 12 (509) 525-0940 wwwlecolecom

Long shadows16 1604 Frenchtown Road (Formerly Ireland Road) (509) 526-0905 wwwlongshadowscom By invitation only Requests accepted on a limited basis Please call to inquire

Lowden hills Winery17 1401 W Pine St (509) 527-1040 wwwlowdenhillswinerycom

northstar Winery 18 1736 JB George Road (509) 524-4883 wwwnorthstarmerlotcom

pepper bridge Winery19 1704 JB George Road (509) 526-6502 wwwpepperbridgecom

Robison Ranch cellars20 2839 Robison Ranch Road (509) 301-3480 robisonranchcellarscom

highway

12

2nd ave

1st ave

125

3rd ave

Mai

n St

Rose

St

Sum

ach

St

alder St

Park St

WHITMANCOLLEGE

Palouse St

Colville St

4th ave

Main St

Pine St

Poplar St

Birch St

Spokane St Boyer ave

Rose St

Poplar St9th St

13th ave

Cherry St

3

33

11

17

14

2332

10

2124

5

12

20

22

25

13 15

Walla Walla LifestyLes 39

sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

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Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

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sapolil cellars21 15 E Main St (509) 520-5258 wwwsapolilcellarscom

seven hills Winery 22 212 N Third ave (509) 529-7198 wwwsevenhillswinerycom

sinclair estate vineyards 23 109 E Main Ste 100 (509) 876-4300 wwwsinclairestatevineyardscom

spring valley vineyard 24 18 N Second ave (509) 525-1506 wwwspringvalleyvineyardcom

suLei cellars25 355 S Second ave (503) 529-0840 www suleicellarscom

syZygy 26 405 E Boeing ave (509) 522-0484 wwwsyzygywinescom

three Rivers Winery27 5641 Old Highway 12 (509) 526-9463 infoThreeRiversWinerycom

tertulia cellars28 1564 Whiteley Road (509) 525-5700 wwwtertuliacellarscom

trust cellars 29 1050 Merlot Drive (509) 529-4511 wwwtrustcellarscom

va piano vineyards30 1793 JB George Road (509) 529-0900 wwwvapianovineyardscom

Walla Walla vintners31 Vineyard lane off Mill Creek Road (509) 525-4724 wwwwallawallavintnerscom

Walla Walla Wineworks32 31 E Main St (509) 522-1261 wwwwallawallawineworkscom

Whitman cellars33 1015 W Pine St (509) 529-1142 wwwwhitmancellarscom

Woodward canyon Winery34 11920 W Hwy 12 lowden (509) 525-4129 wwwwoodwardcanyoncom

highway 12

E St

Beech ave

lockheed ave

Piper ave

G St

Mill Creek Rd

Isaacs ave

aIRPO

RT RU

NW

aY

AirportTerminal

Peppers B

ridge Rd

Pranger R

d

Old M

ilton Hw

y

Old Milton Hwy

Braden R

d

JB George Rd

Whiteley Rd

Stateline RdWaSHINGTON

OREGON

larson

highway 12 last Chance R

d

Frog Hollow

McD

onald

lowden - G

ardena Rd

LOWDEN

Detour Rd

Mojonnier Rd

Sw

eagle Rd

To Touchet

Detour R

dFrenchtow

n Rd

Hoon R

d

Short Rd

S G

ose StCollege a

ve

2

18 1930

31

9

1513

27

16

34

To Walla Walla

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla City Center

1

4

14

airp

ort

Way

Grumman ave

Fairchild ave

Cessna ave

aeronca ave F St

lear ave

Douglas ave

Curtis ave

C St

Republic ave

Ryan ave

F St

Stinson ave

B St

Boeing ave

F St

D St

a St

ToWaitsburg

DaytonLewiston

8

10

125

To Milton-Freewater

To Walla Walla

125

2829

6

26

20 10

20 10

UNION-BULLETIN

UNION-BULLETIN

Walla Walla902 W Rose St(509) 525-2010

Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

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Dayton218 W Main St(509) 382-2501

wwwTumacOutdoorcom

9671

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