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NKC TRIBUNE ♦ THURSDAY, OCT. 18, <strong>2018</strong> A5<br />

October is<br />

National<br />

<strong>Women</strong>’s<br />

Small<br />

Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

Month<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Kittitas County<br />

and their workplaces<br />

Special<br />

Report<br />

pages<br />

A5-A9<br />

Get to know the stories of the women ... and their teams ... who roll up their sleeves and br<strong>in</strong>g you goods and services.<br />

award w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

craft spirits<br />

101 e pennsylvania ave<br />

roslyn, wa 98941<br />

open daily • families welcome<br />

www.HeritageDistill<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

WE’VE<br />

MOVED!<br />

102 E. Russ St. • Cle Elum<br />

(Entrance on Oakes Ave.)<br />

509-674-5578<br />

24-Hour<br />

Emergency<br />

Tow<strong>in</strong>g &<br />

Road Service<br />

509-674-HELP<br />

901 E. First St. • Cle Elum<br />

GIVING YOU<br />

Reasons to Smile!<br />

Always Accept<strong>in</strong>g<br />

New Patients<br />

www.pearlcaredental.com<br />

2401 W Dolarway Rd.<br />

Ellensburg, WA<br />

509.925.6553 911 E. First St. • Cle Elum<br />

509-674-2922<br />

www.cottagecafe.net<br />

Kim Lohnes was born and raised <strong>in</strong> Kirkland, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton. Over 20 years ago, she and her<br />

family purchased an equestrian property <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum. She ran her father’s home <strong>in</strong>spection<br />

company for 25 years and has a very strong, diligent work ethic. She has been a top produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Real Estate Broker <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum for the past 12 years (even <strong>in</strong> the down time she was able to stay<br />

on top!). Kim was voted Five Star Real Estate Professional by Seattle Magaz<strong>in</strong>e, John L. Scott<br />

President’s Award W<strong>in</strong>ner, John L. Scott President’s Elite Award W<strong>in</strong>ner, and International<br />

Diamond Society Award W<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />

Horses and Real Estate are her passions. She is a lifelong equestrian. Kim is also a breast<br />

cancer survivor s<strong>in</strong>ce 2013. If you are look<strong>in</strong>g for someone to help you buy or sell a home or land,<br />

she would like to be your “go to” girl!<br />

Your Property Specialist <strong>in</strong> the Central Cascades<br />

Residential Resale • New Construction • First Time Home Buy<strong>in</strong>g • Investments & Second Homes • Recreational • Equestrian<br />

Kim Lohnes,<br />

Real Estate Broker<br />

304 W. First St. • Cle Elum Office<br />

Cell (425) 241-1011<br />

Office (509) 656-2729<br />

kim@kimlohnes.com<br />

Bator Lumber, a family owned and operated bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

<strong>in</strong> Cle Elum, was established by Andy Bator Sr. <strong>in</strong><br />

1945. Robert and Tami Bator took over the helm <strong>in</strong><br />

1995. They both work full time and have one part time<br />

employee – cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g an operation that has been <strong>in</strong><br />

Lumber &<br />

Retail Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Materials<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess for 73 years.<br />

Bator Lumber offers a wide range of lumber and<br />

sheet<strong>in</strong>g products, Trex and Fiberon deck<strong>in</strong>g, Therma<br />

Tru and Simpson Doors, Champion and ASC Metal<br />

Roof<strong>in</strong>g and Canyon Creek Cab<strong>in</strong>ets.<br />

“We appreciate the loyal support of our customers<br />

over the years and enjoy meet<strong>in</strong>g all the new residents<br />

as our community cont<strong>in</strong>ues to grow.”<br />

Tami Bator & Cedar<br />

PRODUCTS<br />

DECKING<br />

920 E. First St. • Cle Elum, WA • (509) 674-2430<br />

Live music, cold beer, great grub and fantastic fun people!<br />

427 E. First St. • Cle Elum<br />

509-674-5252<br />

Mike’s Tavern on First Street <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum has been under new ownership<br />

for one year now with favorable fan feedback. Shannon Weaver recalls<br />

her first job was at a family-owned cafe <strong>in</strong> Ohio. She has always loved<br />

meet<strong>in</strong>g and help<strong>in</strong>g guests, of all walks of life, by serv<strong>in</strong>g up mouthwater<strong>in</strong>g<br />

food and beverage options. In the past year, Mike’s Tavern has<br />

redone their entire food menu featur<strong>in</strong>g killer Gr<strong>in</strong>ders (hot sandwiches)<br />

along with provid<strong>in</strong>g 13 Taps of local craft beers. They proudly showcase<br />

their exclusive Mike’s Tavern Amber as patron favorite. Look<strong>in</strong>g for new<br />

enterta<strong>in</strong>ment options, stop <strong>in</strong> every Wednesday for their No Cover –<br />

Live Music, or jo<strong>in</strong> Ladies Night once a month to meet and m<strong>in</strong>gle with<br />

other women <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess. Shannon also <strong>in</strong>vites you to follow them on<br />

facebook for updates on food specials and live music performances.<br />

Shannon Weaver


A6 THURSDAY, OCT. 18, <strong>2018</strong> ♦ NKC TRIBUNE<br />

Special Report pages A5-A9<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Kittitas County<br />

and<br />

their<br />

workplaces<br />

Empower<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Women</strong> <strong>in</strong> Healthcare<br />

KVH Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program<br />

Read their story at kvhealthcare.org<br />

Alisha Liedtke and Miranda Flores<br />

“I'm do<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs now that <strong>in</strong> the past<br />

I could only hope for.” - Alisha<br />

One year ago, KVH launched its first medical assistant apprenticeship<br />

program <strong>in</strong> partnership with the Wash<strong>in</strong>gton Association of Community<br />

and Migrant Health Centers. With few spaces and many applicants, be<strong>in</strong>g<br />

selected for the apprenticeship was, and is, a significant achievement.<br />

Two of those selected were Alisha Liedtke and Miranda Flores. Both were<br />

already KVH employees. Both loved what they were already do<strong>in</strong>g when<br />

they were approached to consider apply<strong>in</strong>g. But after some time th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />

about the opportunity, both women decided to commit.<br />

Today, they’re an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of their care teams at KVH Family Medic<strong>in</strong>e<br />

- Ellensburg, and strongly encourage the apprenticeship program to<br />

anyone who would enjoy spend<strong>in</strong>g their days provid<strong>in</strong>g patient care.<br />

Medical Assistants are considered front-l<strong>in</strong>e members of a cl<strong>in</strong>ic patient care team, act<strong>in</strong>g as a patient/provider liaison.<br />

They’re typically the first person a patient sees after check-<strong>in</strong>, and the one who first hears why they're there for the visit.<br />

In addition to perform<strong>in</strong>g certa<strong>in</strong> procedures, MAs are tra<strong>in</strong>ed to listen and observe. Before the provider ever enters the<br />

exam room, the MA has communicated what they’ve learned to their team, both <strong>in</strong>-person and via computer chart<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

KV<br />

Kittitas Valley Healthcare<br />

Central Cascade Embroidery & Screen Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g is owned by Lisa<br />

French, who purchased the bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> 2016. Lisa grew up <strong>in</strong> Cle<br />

Elum and attended Western Wash<strong>in</strong>gton University where she earned<br />

a degree <strong>in</strong> theater design.<br />

The shop specializes <strong>in</strong> custom designed<br />

embroidery and screen pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g on shirts,<br />

hats, school and team apparel, company<br />

uniforms, and more. Lisa can use your<br />

exist<strong>in</strong>g logo / graphic or create a new<br />

design for use on garments or textiles.<br />

Her artistic abilities and talents come <strong>in</strong><br />

handy when produc<strong>in</strong>g unique garments<br />

for customers – it’s the perfect outlet for creativity.<br />

Recently, the bus<strong>in</strong>ess moved to a new location at 102 E. Russ Street,<br />

Cle Elum – just head over the railroad tracks on Oakes Avenue and look<br />

for the gold build<strong>in</strong>g on the right. Come on <strong>in</strong> and head upstairs –<br />

everyone is <strong>in</strong>vited to see the new site where the manufactur<strong>in</strong>g process<br />

happens. Lisa says, “My new location is more conducive to the success<br />

of my bus<strong>in</strong>ess. It allows me to manufacture items, display textiles, and<br />

consult and assist customers – all <strong>in</strong> the same workspace.”<br />

Lisa <strong>in</strong>vites you to see why Cle Elum-Roslyn and Thorp School<br />

Districts, Owens Meats and Kodiak Coffee Co., as well as other local<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>esses and events like Cruise Cle Elum, trust Central Cascade<br />

Embroidery with their customized apparel.<br />

102 E. Russ Street • Cle Elum, WA • Entrance is on Oakes Avenue • (509) 674-5578<br />

Lisa French<br />

• Equestrian Events<br />

• Shows & Cl<strong>in</strong>ics<br />

• Miles of Trails<br />

• Much More!<br />

Open Daily, April-October<br />

1202 Douglas Munro Blvd<br />

Cle Elum, WA 98922<br />

www.wahorsepark.org<br />

$<br />

14 MEN’S<br />

HAIRCUTS<br />

Children’s Haircuts<br />

Beard Trims<br />

Senior & Military Discounts<br />

808 E. University Way<br />

Ellensburg, WA<br />

Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-6:00 pm<br />

Sat, 9:30 am-3:00 pm<br />

The Buyer<br />

Market is Hot!<br />

If you’re consider<strong>in</strong>g<br />

sell<strong>in</strong>g your home,<br />

please call me at<br />

425-241-1011<br />

for a<br />

Complimentary<br />

Market Analysis!<br />

Kim Lohnes,<br />

Real Estate Broker<br />

Thirsty<br />

for fun?<br />

NO COVER<br />

LIVE<br />

MUSIC<br />

Every<br />

Wednesday<br />

6-9 PM<br />

427 E. First St. Cle Elum, WA 509-674-5252<br />

Stop <strong>in</strong> and try our<br />

TAKE-&-BAKE<br />

PIZZAS<br />

216 E. First St. • Cle Elum<br />

509-674-5755<br />

M<strong>in</strong>dy Cobb & Brittany Engels<br />

AmeriTitle opened its Upper County office <strong>in</strong><br />

2002. It is operated by General Manager Rick Osborne,<br />

who also has an office <strong>in</strong> Ellensburg. There are<br />

2 employees <strong>in</strong> the Cle Elum office: M<strong>in</strong>dy Cobb, Escrow<br />

Officer; and Brittany Engels, Escrow Assistant.<br />

This year, AmeriTitle, won “Best Title Company”<br />

<strong>in</strong> the Best of the Best <strong>in</strong> Kittitas County contest.<br />

The ladies say that the most reward<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>g about<br />

do<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> Kittitas County is, “The People!”<br />

AmeriTitle is open daily for all of your title and<br />

escrow needs <strong>in</strong> Kittitas County. Thank you to our<br />

patrons and professionals who use our services.<br />

Look<strong>in</strong>g for a simple way<br />

to close the deal?<br />

We make it easy for all your Title & Escrow needs!<br />

127 E. First Street • Cle Elum, WA<br />

(509) 674-9797 • www.amerititle.com<br />

Pearl Care Dental, a general and cosmetic dental<br />

practice, is owned by Crist<strong>in</strong>a Bender, DDS<br />

and was established <strong>in</strong> 1980.<br />

When you visit with our Ellensburg dentists<br />

and team, we’ll always greet you with a friendly,<br />

personal welcome! We’re passionate about your<br />

overall health through dentistry, and we are proud<br />

to offer and utilize cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge, alternate avenues<br />

of treatment and technologies to combat oral <strong>in</strong>fection<br />

and <strong>in</strong>flammation. Current research l<strong>in</strong>ks<br />

oral bacteria with systemic diseases and pathologies,<br />

and our team takes the challenge of understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and treat<strong>in</strong>g these issues very seriously.<br />

Good overall health starts with great oral health,<br />

and we can’t wait to help you achieve a happy,<br />

healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.<br />

Along with preventive, cosmetic, and restorative<br />

dentistry, we offer a variety of advanced services<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g periodontal therapy, ozone therapy,<br />

oral cancer screen<strong>in</strong>gs, sleep apnea therapy, dental<br />

implants, IV sedation, 3D cone beam imag<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and more! Our casual atmosphere and unique office<br />

can help even the most nervous patients relax.<br />

You’ll enjoy our modern, comfortable chairs <strong>in</strong><br />

rooms with warm neck wraps, cable television or<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternet radio for your view<strong>in</strong>g and listen<strong>in</strong>g<br />

pleasure. You’ll also enjoy a panoramic view of<br />

our lake and the chang<strong>in</strong>g seasons.<br />

We enjoy gett<strong>in</strong>g to know patients and their<br />

families and car<strong>in</strong>g for generations of the same<br />

family. It is wonderful meet<strong>in</strong>g all the new people<br />

mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> to the valley. Each one shares or<br />

teaches us someth<strong>in</strong>g new about why we all<br />

choose to live <strong>in</strong> Kittitas County.<br />

We are proud of our outstand<strong>in</strong>g team of<br />

women who professionally provide service to our<br />

patients. At Pearl Care Dental, we love to laugh<br />

and give our patients reasons to smile.<br />

2401 W. Dolarway • Ellensburg, WA<br />

(509) 925-6553 • www.pearlcaredental.com<br />

Sitt<strong>in</strong>g (left to right): Tammy Brack, Christ<strong>in</strong>a Hartman, Cara Thayer, Brooke Holcombe. Stand<strong>in</strong>g (left to right): Ashleigh Mellergaard, Jill Lambson-Nirk,<br />

Miy<strong>in</strong>ga Que-et-sa, Connelly Dehaven, CJ Hall, Crist<strong>in</strong>a Bender, Jody Thayer, Kim Lichtenberg, Sherri Williams, Kira Lewis, Saman tha Brooks, Jenny Bray.


NKC TRIBUNE ♦ THURSDAY, OCT. 18, <strong>2018</strong> A7<br />

Special Report pages A5-A9<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Kittitas County<br />

and<br />

their<br />

workplaces<br />

Kelsey Schmidt, Dannica Wulf, Leah Lewis & Kassondra Merryman<br />

Kelsey Schmidt is the owner of C.W. Barbershop <strong>in</strong><br />

Ellensburg, which specializes <strong>in</strong> men’s haircuts. Kelsey<br />

has 14+ years experience and has owned the shop s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />

May 2, 2007. Accompany<strong>in</strong>g Kelsey is Dannica Wulf,<br />

who has been at the shop for 5 1/2 years. The shop also<br />

welcomes Leah Lewis and Kassondra Merryman who<br />

are new to the Ellensburg area.<br />

Averag<strong>in</strong>g over 300 haircuts per week, C.W.<br />

Barbershop has a wide variety of clientele; from baby’s<br />

first haircut, to old timers, locals, and students. In fact,<br />

barber<strong>in</strong>g is not new to the location – there has been a<br />

shop there s<strong>in</strong>ce at least the 1970’s.<br />

The ladies f<strong>in</strong>d that gett<strong>in</strong>g to know their customers is<br />

very reward<strong>in</strong>g – hear<strong>in</strong>g stories of times gone by,<br />

current events and the joys and sorrows of life. “Barbers<br />

make great listeners; our customers are like family. We<br />

share <strong>in</strong> their lives,” said Kelsey.<br />

Voted “Best of Kittitas County” for 9 years, C.W.<br />

Barbershop thanks all of their loyal customers and<br />

<strong>in</strong>vites folks to come get the “best haircut <strong>in</strong> the county.”<br />

The shop is open 6 days a week and walk-<strong>in</strong>s are always<br />

welcome! No appo<strong>in</strong>tment needed.<br />

808 E. University Way<br />

Ellensburg, WA<br />

(509) 962-2599<br />

Like Home<br />

for Hungry<br />

Travelers!<br />

911 E. 1st Street • Cle Elum, WA • (509) 674-2922<br />

The Cottage Cafe & Fireside Lounge was established<br />

<strong>in</strong> 1935 and is owned by Ben and Wanda Goldie. The<br />

Cottage, which has 45 employees, specializes <strong>in</strong> familystyle<br />

d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g with great food and exceptional service. And<br />

with the ‘trucker size’ portions, it’s a great place to stop<br />

and fill up.<br />

Bridget McBride, Manager at The Cottage, f<strong>in</strong>ds that<br />

be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a small close-knit community and serv<strong>in</strong>g people<br />

from the area is very reward<strong>in</strong>g. Because the restaurant is<br />

centrally located <strong>in</strong> the middle of the state, The Cottage<br />

also sees people from all over the state and country.<br />

Bridget says, “Cle Elum is a wonderful place to raise<br />

my family. I have four children – Bricky, age 18; Maddie,<br />

age 17; and tw<strong>in</strong>s Cooper and Cole, age 14. And a<br />

great husband Mark!”<br />

Bridget McBride<br />

Stand<strong>in</strong>g: Rob Marusa, Cheri Marusa, Erik Pague, Gerry Adams, Matt Wilkerson,<br />

Kylee Lambert, Margaret Whitson, Kristi Ra<strong>in</strong>water, Brenda Charlton & Beth Marker.<br />

Kneel<strong>in</strong>g: Debra Douglas, Kerry Lohorn (with new son Michael), Christ<strong>in</strong>a Ajluni & Kaley Oml<strong>in</strong>.<br />

When President of Heritage Distill<strong>in</strong>g, Co. Jennifer<br />

Stiefel is asked why Roslyn was chosen as a new location<br />

for her small craft spirit’s company she quotes her<br />

husband Just<strong>in</strong>, who refers to it as “Wash<strong>in</strong>gton’s most<br />

authentic historic small town.”<br />

Hav<strong>in</strong>g grown up <strong>in</strong> an entrepreneurial family <strong>in</strong><br />

Alaska that developed several bus<strong>in</strong>esses, Jennifer is<br />

right at home br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g award w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g spirits to customers<br />

not only <strong>in</strong> the Pacific Northwest, but around the<br />

globe. BSB – Brown Sugar Bourbon is the company’s<br />

lead<strong>in</strong>g product and was recently named the “World’s<br />

Best Flavoured Whisky” at the World Whiskies Awards<br />

<strong>in</strong> London this past Spr<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

If the first year <strong>in</strong> Roslyn is any <strong>in</strong>dication of th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

to come, the location is dest<strong>in</strong>ed to be a tremendous success.<br />

Busy tast<strong>in</strong>g rooms, unique private event spaces<br />

and popular member programs have people everywhere<br />

talk<strong>in</strong>g about how remarkable it is. The family friendly<br />

atmosphere is an added bonus – a key feature for Jennifer,<br />

as their three children were under the age of eight<br />

when the company launched <strong>in</strong> Gig Harbor <strong>in</strong> 2012.<br />

As Heritage Distill<strong>in</strong>g, Co. prepares for the upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />

holiday season, she reflects on her team. Hire talented<br />

capable people then get out of their way. Her Roslyn<br />

HDC staff (pictured left) is proof that approach works.<br />

101 E. Pennsylvania Ave. • Roslyn, WA<br />

www.heritagedistill<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />

2 Convenient<br />

Locations!<br />

Cle Elum<br />

312 West First Street<br />

Cle Elum, WA 98922<br />

(509) 674-6880<br />

Ellensburg<br />

609 North Ma<strong>in</strong> Street,<br />

Ellensburg, WA 98926<br />

(509) 925-2002<br />

www.kittitascountychamber.com<br />

No need to<br />

drive out of town<br />

for your Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

Essentials<br />

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REAM OF COPY PAPER<br />

500 sheets ($6.49 value)<br />

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Tribune Office Supply & Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />

807 W Davis St, by Taco Bell <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum • 509-674-2511<br />

Offer expires Nov. 1, <strong>2018</strong> or while supplies last. Does not apply to special orders,<br />

custom pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g/copy<strong>in</strong>g/fax<strong>in</strong>g or advertis<strong>in</strong>g. Limit 1 offer per customer.<br />

Your hometown store for technology!<br />

Cellular to Satellite TV<br />

Batteries<br />

SD Cards<br />

Headphones<br />

CB Antennas<br />

HDMI Cables<br />

Cellular<br />

Accessories<br />

Intermounta<strong>in</strong>/RadioShack<br />

208 E. First St., Cle Elum • 509-674-5859<br />

Your Full Service Tire Center<br />

RVs • Trucks • Trailers • Autos • 4x4s<br />

24-Hour Emergency Tow<strong>in</strong>g & Road Service<br />

901 E. First St. • Cle Elum, WA • (509) 674-HELP<br />

Willette’s Shell Service is a family-owned bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

that was established <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum on Oct. 1, 1960 and<br />

now operates with Tom and Norma (owners), Wayne<br />

(manager), Debbie (tow office manager) and Mike (account<strong>in</strong>g/payroll).<br />

When you pull <strong>in</strong> to this full service<br />

station, you can count on a great experience with honest,<br />

helpful and dependable service for all your tow<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

tires, heat<strong>in</strong>g and fuel needs. The Willette family<br />

is most proud of the Lifetime Achievement award for<br />

Tow<strong>in</strong>g given to Tom. They are glad to be here to help<br />

out local customers on a daily basis and meet<strong>in</strong>g travelers<br />

from all over.<br />

Debbie Willette<br />

Crystal Adkisson<br />

Old School Barbershop <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum is owned<br />

and operated by Crystal Adkisson. She started<br />

barber college <strong>in</strong> high school, graduated, got her<br />

first job – and absolutely fell <strong>in</strong> love with barber<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

The shop keeps up with current trends <strong>in</strong><br />

haircuts and beard trims and specializes <strong>in</strong> fades,<br />

flat tops, and any and all clipper cuts. Crystal has<br />

participated <strong>in</strong> numerous haircut competitions<br />

and is extremely accurate and fast.<br />

Crystal says, “ I love my job...my career! I’ve<br />

been cutt<strong>in</strong>g hair for 31 years with 22 of those <strong>in</strong><br />

OLD SCHOOL BARBERSHOP<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess for myself. I’ve had my shop <strong>in</strong> Cle<br />

Elum for 3 years. I love to give back to my<br />

community and I enjoy donat<strong>in</strong>g haircuts to<br />

benefit auctions, raffles and people <strong>in</strong> need. I<br />

give free haircuts to veterans on or around<br />

Veterans Day as a thank you for their service to<br />

our country.”<br />

Stop <strong>in</strong> for a great haircut, Tuesday-Friday<br />

from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and be sure to say hello<br />

to Scruffy.<br />

811 Hwy 970 #3<br />

Cle Elum • 425-269-0887<br />

Scruffy<br />

Your family-owned full service garage door experts for over 20 years!<br />

Look<strong>in</strong>g for a new garage door system or are <strong>in</strong> need of<br />

a garage door tune-up? Call on Cascade Door &<br />

Remodel, the local garage door experts! Owners Dave<br />

and Angela Campbell have built an exceptional garage<br />

door <strong>in</strong>stallation and repair bus<strong>in</strong>ess over the past 20<br />

years along with be<strong>in</strong>g active <strong>in</strong> the Cle Elum community.<br />

Visit the showroom and consult with Angela or call on<br />

the service team to schedule an on-site visit. Their<br />

customers offer an uplift<strong>in</strong>g experience – “Chris really<br />

did a f<strong>in</strong>d job and thorough. Door works better than when<br />

<strong>in</strong>stalled. Thanks Aga<strong>in</strong>,” said Jerry M. When it comes to<br />

customer service – “Thanks so much for your prompt<br />

response and it is nice to hear a ‘human’ when you call,”<br />

notes Myrl B. The Campbells also operate a U-Haul<br />

service center from this same location. If you’re <strong>in</strong> need<br />

of pack<strong>in</strong>g materials or cardboard boxes – this should be<br />

your first stop! In need of mov<strong>in</strong>g equipment, they are the<br />

pick-up and drop-off for U-Haul (trucks, trailers, etc.)<br />

reservations <strong>in</strong> the Cle Elum area. If you have a sweet<br />

tooth and are look<strong>in</strong>g for some “penny candy” options,<br />

stop <strong>in</strong> Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM or Saturday,<br />

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM to visit the candy store!<br />

CASCADE DOOR & REMODEL • 1101 E. First St. • Cle Elum • (509) 674-4883<br />

CASCADR981BM<br />

Angela Campbell


A8 THURSDAY, OCT. 18, <strong>2018</strong> ♦ NKC TRIBUNE<br />

Special Report pages A5-A9<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Kittitas County<br />

and<br />

their<br />

workplaces<br />

The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is<br />

proud with the recent hire of Ms. Amy McGuff<strong>in</strong><br />

as the new CEO of the organization.<br />

Ms. McGuff<strong>in</strong> has been a staff member of the<br />

organization for more than seven years. Most<br />

recently, as Director of Tourism, Ms. McGuff<strong>in</strong> has<br />

successfully driven the quality and breadth of the<br />

market<strong>in</strong>g that the Chamber performs for both local<br />

municipalities as well as Kittitas County <strong>in</strong> general.<br />

For example, earlier this month, the Chamber’s<br />

“DiscoverCleElum.com” TV commercial from 2017 was<br />

Amy McGuff<strong>in</strong><br />

nom<strong>in</strong>ated for a regional Emmy award from the<br />

Northwest Chapter of Academy of Television Arts<br />

and Sciences.<br />

The organization is look<strong>in</strong>g forward to Ms.<br />

McGuff<strong>in</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g this legacy of service to the<br />

community now and <strong>in</strong>to the future. She is jo<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

by other women, Jennifer, Tippy, Laura, Gemma<br />

and Amy Kaiser. These women br<strong>in</strong>g over 20 years<br />

of professional experience and dedication <strong>in</strong> nonprofit<br />

management. Their duties <strong>in</strong>clude Economic<br />

Advancement, Membership Services, Visitor Experience<br />

and Commercial Properties Management.<br />

Top: Tippy Cooper, Jennifer Hampton, Gemma Koreski.<br />

Bottom: Amy McGuff<strong>in</strong>, Jarred Fudacz, Amy Kaiser, Laura Bobovski.<br />

312 W. First St, Cle Elum • 609 N. Ma<strong>in</strong> St, Ellensburg<br />

www.kittitascountychamber.com<br />

Attic Treasures Thrift Store has been a thriv<strong>in</strong>g part of<br />

Cle Elum’s shopp<strong>in</strong>g experience for over 10 years. Terra<br />

Silvasy, the current owner, has been at the helm for 2<br />

years. She’s accompanied by Sara Sahl<strong>in</strong>ger and Calley<br />

Lowatchie – her two loyal, hardwork<strong>in</strong>g “rock stars”.<br />

Attic Treasures is a second hand store that works hard to<br />

prevent waste by keep<strong>in</strong>g items out of the dumps and<br />

landfills – what may be trash to some is another’s treasure.<br />

The store accepts donations and sells quality cloth<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

housewares, books, v<strong>in</strong>tage and retro items, and lots more.<br />

They are m<strong>in</strong>dful to wash textiles and dishes before sell<strong>in</strong>g<br />

them. They also make t-shirt bags from damaged shirts,<br />

recycle old electronics and appliances, and get damaged<br />

cloth<strong>in</strong>g to sewers. The ladies love help<strong>in</strong>g people <strong>in</strong> the<br />

area while help<strong>in</strong>g to “save our earth” as well.<br />

They are constantly <strong>in</strong>novat<strong>in</strong>g ideas to improve the<br />

shopp<strong>in</strong>g experience <strong>in</strong> the store and to meet the needs of<br />

the community. Terra says, “We have plans to expand <strong>in</strong><br />

the future, but mum’s the word until we get all of our<br />

ducks <strong>in</strong> a row. Changes are com<strong>in</strong>g and I th<strong>in</strong>k the<br />

community will like them.”<br />

Stop by Attic Treasures today to hunt for your next<br />

“treasure” and be sure to check out their facebook page<br />

for upcom<strong>in</strong>g sales and specials.<br />

ATTIC TREASURES THRIFT STORE • 202 W. First St. • Cle Elum • (509) 674-1400<br />

Sara Sahl<strong>in</strong>ger, Terra Silvasy & Calley Lowatchie<br />

Dena Glondo • Rand<strong>in</strong>e Glondo • Polona Glondo • Teresa Standish<br />

Not Pictured: Melissa W<strong>in</strong>borne & Cassie Glondo<br />

Glondo’s Sausage Company & Italian Market, owned<br />

by Charlie and Rand<strong>in</strong>e Glondo, opened July 4, 1986.<br />

Be<strong>in</strong>g a family owned bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum, it’s not<br />

uncommon around the holidays to see many of the family<br />

members lend<strong>in</strong>g a hand <strong>in</strong> the shop.<br />

We specialize <strong>in</strong> old world products made from our<br />

own family recipes. Pepperoni, Italian Sausage,<br />

Smoked Kielbasa, Dry Italian Salami, Mar<strong>in</strong>ated Steak<br />

and All-Meat Wieners are just some of our retail<br />

specialty meats. We also carry groceries, a large<br />

selection of domestic and imported cheeses, and<br />

imported w<strong>in</strong>es and beers. Take-and-bake pizzas are a<br />

new addition that our customers really enjoy.<br />

We have the “Best Jerky <strong>in</strong> the Pacific Northwest” as<br />

voted by Pacific Northwest Magaz<strong>in</strong>e.<br />

In 2013, Glondo’s became USDA Certified – allow<strong>in</strong>g<br />

expanded sales to restaurants and grocery stores.<br />

We f<strong>in</strong>d that the most reward<strong>in</strong>g<br />

th<strong>in</strong>g about our bus<strong>in</strong>ess is the<br />

people we meet. Our<br />

customers are the best!<br />

Thank you to each and every<br />

one, we appreciate your<br />

loyal bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

216 E. 1st Street • Cle Elum<br />

(509) 674-5755<br />

HAIRCUTS<br />

NECK SHAVES<br />

BEARD TRIMS<br />

Old School Barbershop<br />

811 Hwy 970 #3 • Cle Elum<br />

425-269-0887<br />

Locally owned<br />

& operated<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce 1945<br />

920 East 1st Street<br />

Cle Elum, WA 98922<br />

509-674-2430<br />

Superior Service<br />

with Commitment<br />

and Respect<br />

for Customers<br />

and Employees.<br />

509-674-9797<br />

web: www.amerititle.com<br />

e-mail: cleelum@amerititle.com<br />

The local Garage Door<br />

experts with 20 years<br />

of Sales & Service!<br />

OPEN: Monday - Friday<br />

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM<br />

Saturday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM<br />

Cascade Door<br />

& Remodel<br />

1101 E. First St., Cle Elum, WA<br />

509-674-4883<br />

509.933.8841<br />

KVH Dermatology<br />

Surgical & non-surgical treatments<br />

Susan Oldenkamp, MD; Megan DeSelms, PA-C<br />

KV<br />

Kittitas Valley Healthcare<br />

Your Home for Health<br />

Horse Park supporters know “it takes a village” to susta<strong>in</strong><br />

the Park, and the picture (at left) shows the small team<br />

that hosted close to 40 events and over 30,000 visitors dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the <strong>2018</strong> season. While Leslie and Aunna handle adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />

from the office, Vickie, Cole, Amber and<br />

Terry provided boots-on-the-ground muscle and ran heavy<br />

equipment dur<strong>in</strong>g many long days <strong>in</strong> all k<strong>in</strong>ds of weather<br />

from April through October. Amber has worked for the<br />

Park for 4 years and will be jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the Coast Guard <strong>in</strong><br />

November – her hard work and sunny personality will be<br />

sorely missed. Vickie and Cole decided to pursue other <strong>in</strong>terests<br />

as the <strong>2018</strong> season ended. Terry is the ulmate “seasonal<br />

employee” – he has been with the Park for 8 years<br />

dur<strong>in</strong>g the summer and spends his w<strong>in</strong>ter months as a senior<br />

manager at Snoqualmie Summit for the 23rd year. Accord<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to Leslie, “Terry’s knowledge of the Park and the<br />

skills he’s developed are essential”.<br />

Aunna is new to the Park this season, but has quickly become<br />

Leslie’s right arm – she balances her busy schedule at<br />

the Park with her second job as a makeup artist at W<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Foundations <strong>in</strong> Cle Elum. Hats off to all these dedicated and<br />

hardwork<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals who keep the Park humm<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Back Row: Cole Angehrn, Amber Boguslawski, Terry Glaze.<br />

Front Row: Vickie Berry, Leslie Thurston, Aunna Angehrn. Molly Morrow Photography<br />

1202 Douglas Munro Blvd • Cle Elum, WA 98922<br />

www.wahorsepark.org<br />

High-tech services make history at locally-owned bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

Intermounta<strong>in</strong>/RadioShack is a retail and service<br />

electronics store owned and operated by Dennis<br />

and Timi Maloney; established <strong>in</strong> 1982. They were<br />

Cle Elum’s first to offer:<br />

n Video Rentals<br />

n Computers (TRS80 & Tandy 1000)<br />

n Cellular Service (the brick phone by U.S. Cellular)<br />

n Satellite Sales & Installation<br />

(began sell<strong>in</strong>g BIG satellite dish systems)<br />

n Started as an Appliance & TV Store <strong>in</strong> 1982 offer<strong>in</strong>g<br />

parts & appliance repair and video disc movie rentals<br />

n Became a RadioShack dealer <strong>in</strong> 1984<br />

Currently, there are two great employees at<br />

Intermounta<strong>in</strong> that provide friendly, helpful service.<br />

Lawana “Lou” K<strong>in</strong>kade, who has been employed<br />

with the company s<strong>in</strong>ce 1991 is very knowledgeable<br />

with cell phones and can set you up with service<br />

from Verizon Cellular. She helps keep all the<br />

necessary cell phone accessories stocked and<br />

available for customers. Wesley McCoy has been<br />

employed for 14 years and always offers a smile and<br />

help<strong>in</strong>g hand r<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g up your <strong>in</strong> store sale.<br />

Owner Dennis Maloney is the “satellite professional”<br />

who takes pride <strong>in</strong> his work – hid<strong>in</strong>g wires and<br />

mak<strong>in</strong>g the satellite dish aesthetically pleas<strong>in</strong>g is his<br />

“art”. Intermounta<strong>in</strong> is an <strong>in</strong>dependent dealer for Dish<br />

and DirecTV. You will f<strong>in</strong>d a good selection of<br />

televisions rang<strong>in</strong>g from 32”-60” screens and mounts.<br />

Dennis is also known for his expert work <strong>in</strong>stall<strong>in</strong>g<br />

and mount<strong>in</strong>g tvs. You will f<strong>in</strong>d everyth<strong>in</strong>g from<br />

batteries, SD cards, headphones, CB antennas, HDMI<br />

cables and cellular accessories or they can special<br />

order products for your needs. Intermounta<strong>in</strong><br />

provides more technology for your home with Viv<strong>in</strong>t<br />

home security systems and <strong>in</strong>stallation.<br />

Co-owner and bookkeeper Timi Maloney works<br />

from her home office tak<strong>in</strong>g care of payroll and<br />

accounts payable. She notes, “We have enjoyed the<br />

many customer relationships over the years and<br />

enjoy meet<strong>in</strong>g and work<strong>in</strong>g with a wide variety of<br />

new people to our community. We cont<strong>in</strong>ue to<br />

strive to change and offer the newest technology<br />

products as it is demanded for our community.<br />

Dennis is now offer<strong>in</strong>g home and bus<strong>in</strong>ess cellular<br />

phone signal booster <strong>in</strong>stallation.<br />

Intermounta<strong>in</strong> has two other bus<strong>in</strong>esses at this<br />

location – TimeSaver PC (computer sales and<br />

service) and Valley Floor Company (floor<strong>in</strong>g<br />

showroom). They are open Monday - Friday, 9am<br />

- 5pm and Saturday, 10am - 3pm. They offer a<br />

comfy wi-fi wait<strong>in</strong>g area for their customers, too!<br />

Intermounta<strong>in</strong>/RadioShack • 208 E. First St. • Cle Elum • 509-674-5859<br />

Lou K<strong>in</strong>kade and Timi Maloney


NKC TRIBUNE ♦ THURSDAY, OCT. 18, <strong>2018</strong> A9<br />

Special Report pages A5-A9<br />

Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g Kittitas County<br />

and<br />

their<br />

workplaces<br />

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