The Mill Creek Influence January 2012 Issue

Mill Creekoi n f l u e n c e

the

a publication exclusively for the residents of mill creek • January 2012

Happy New Year! Meet Your Photographer: Chelsi Greenwood Photography and her beautiful Family!

Inside. . .• GlassyBabyEvent!• TablasWoodstoneTaverna RestaurantReview

3January The Mill Creek Influence2 The Mill Creek Influence January

™

DISCLAIMER: N2 Publishing is not affiliated with or contracted by the City of Mill Creek (the “City”). This publication,

including the content of articles and advertisements contained herein, is not authorized or endorsed by the City. Any

articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of N2 Publishing

but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within The Mill Creek Influence magazine are

not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the publisher may be

held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photogra-

phers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.

L o c a L a r e a c o n t a c t s© 2012 Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc.

www.n2pub.com

911

425-745-6175

360-668-5357

800-483-1000

888-225-5773

425-783-1000

425-481-1100

800-COMCAST

425-787-0220

425-337-3647

425-338-5180

425-338-5080

425-338-5175

425-338-5150

425-338-5000

425-316-5200

425-379-6363

206-289-7783

425-337-1116

425-743-1444

425-743-5544

425-353-7433

425-745-1891

emergency

Mill creek Police

Fire District #7

Verizon

Puget sound energy

snohomish county PUD

Waste Management nW

comcast cable

alderwood Water District

silver Lake Water District

Mill creek elementary

Penny creek elementary

silver Lake elementary

Woodside elementary

Heatherwood Middle school

Henry M Jackson High school

archbishop Murphy

King’s school

city of Mill creek animal control

Mill creek country club

Mill creek Public Library

everett transit

city of Mill creekhttp://www.cityofmillcreek.com/

Mill creek Women's clubhttp://www.millcreekwomensclub.com

West coast aquatics centerhttp://www.swimwca.org/

Greater Mill creek senior centerhttp://snohomish.wsu.edu/seniors/news.pdf

Mill creek Garden clubhttp://www.MillCreekGardenClub.com

EmErgEncy

non EmErgEncy

utilitiEs

organizations

schools

othEr

Avery [email protected]

Chelsi Greenwood Photography

James HolderMarla NulphCharles Doepp Lisa & Lindsay Ware

Christie JoyceKylie MartinAmanda Barnette

AREA DIRECTOR

PHOTOGRAPHER

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

CREATIVE TEAM


HOTEL / BANQUETAND CONFERENCEROOMSWoodmark Hotel1200 Carillon PointKirkland, WA 98033(425) 739-6330www.thewoodmark.com

LANDSCAPINGClassic Landscape Care(425) 273-4512www.classiclc.com

MATTRESSESMattress City121 SE Everett Mall Way Suite AEverett, WA 98208(425) 355-7378www.mattress-city.com

MEAL PREPARATIONDinners Ready12305 120th Ave N.E.Kirkland, WA 98034(425) 825-9323www.dinnersready.com

ORTHODONTISTJohn W Stieber D.D.S.1025 153rd St. SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 745-6322www.jwstieber.com

PET FENCINGInvisible Fence(888) 897-5917www.invisiblefencenw.com

PET TRAININGInvisible Fence(888) 897-5917www.invisiblefencenw.com

PRIVATE SCHOOLArchbishop Murphy12911 39th Avenue SoutheastEverett, WA 98208(425) 379-6363www.am-hs.org

King's Schools129303 Fremont Ave NShoreline, WA 98133(206) 289-7783www.kingsschools.org

PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHYChelsi Greenwood Photography(509) 795-0215www.chelsigreenwoodphotography.com

REAL ESTATE AGENTRemax - Sue and Charles Doepp(425) 280-4545

REAL ESTATE SALESDarren Munson(425) 338-9400www.munsonhomes.com

RESTAURANTLa Palmera1629 Center RdEverett, WA 98204(425) 379-5100www.lapmillcreek.com

Russell's Restaurant3305 Monte Villa ParkwayBothell, WA 98012(425) 486-4072www.rdlcatering.com

The Jet Bar & Grill800 164th St SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 743-4594www.thejetbar.com

ROOFING / HOMEIMPROVEMENTNorth Creek Roofing17624 15th Ave SE Ste 105ABothell, WA 98012(425) 822-6921www.northcreekroofing.com

SECURITY & SOUNDINTEGRATIONNW Security & Sound(350) 691-4200www.nwsecurityandsound.biz

SHOPPING ANDENTERTAINMENTCountry Village Shops23718 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite HBothell, WA 98021(425) 483-2250www.countryvillagebothell.com

SPALorinda's Salon Spa Store800 164th St SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 743-9722www.lorindassalon.com

Woodmark Hotel1200 Carillon PointKirkland, WA 98033(425) 739-6330www.thewoodmark.com

TAEKWONDOWhite Tiger Martial Arts3922 148th St SEBothell, WA 98012(425) 357-0357www.white-tiger-ma.com

TAX SERVICESToyer Dietrich CPA3705 Colby AveEverett, WA 98201(425) 258-3432www.toyercpa.com

TIRES, BRAKES ANDBATTERIESLes Schwab13223 Bothell Everett HwyMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 337-6373www.lesschwab.com

TRAVEL SERVICESBourke Travel16120 Cascadian WayBothell, WA 98012(425) 787-1115www.bourketravel.com

WINDOW COVERINGBudget Blinds9915 7th Ave St SeEverett, WA 98208(425) 338-7933www.budgetblindsmillcreek.com

YOGALaughing Buddha Yoga17624 15th Ave SE 111AMill Creek, WA 98012(206) 617-1672laughingbuddhayogastudio.com

This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for atrusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourselfwith the businesses sponsoring The Mill Creek Influence .

These local businesses are proud to partner with your neighborhood andmake this newsletter possible. Please support these businesses and thankthem for supporting you!

AUTO CARE - REPAIRQuality Foreign Auto18002 Bothell Everett HighwayMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 481-1200www.qualityforeignauto.com

CHILDREN ANDFAMILY PHYSICIANPuget Sound Ear Nose & Throat15021 Main Street Suite KMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 337-4810www.pugetsoundent.com

Western Washington Family &Pediatric Medicine12728 19th Ave SE Ste 300Everett, WA 98208(425) 317-8025www.wwmedgroup.com

CHURCHESGold Creek Community Church4326 148th St SEMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 316-3333www.goldcreek.org

COSMETIC DENTISTRY/ ORAL SURGERYBill J Mulliken DDS16030 Bothell Everett Highway # 280Mill Creek, WA 98012(425) 337-4001www.millcreekdentistry.com

DENTIST - PEDIATRICLynnwood Kids Dentist18833 28th Ave W Suit BLynnwood, WA 98036(425) 774-1285www.kidsdentist.com

DOG BOARDINGDoggy Haven Resort and Spa5303 Interurban BlvdBothell, WA 98012(425) 482-4472www.doggyhaven.com/

FACIALS / SKIN CAREMill Creek Skin and Laser15111 Main StreetMill Creek, WA 98012(425) 316-8200www.millcreekskinlaser.com

FAMILY ATHLETICCLUBColumbia Athletic Club505 128th St SEEverett, WA 98208(425) 745-1617www.columbiaathletic.com

FAMILY FUNMill Creek Family YMCA13723 Puget Sound DriveEverett, WA 98028(425) 337-0123www.ymca-snoco.org

FINANCIAL PLANNERWaddell & Reed - Bryan Hendrickson19217 36th Ave W Suite 201Lynnwood, WA 98036(425) 774-9053bhendrickson.wrfa.com/

FIREPLACES &BARBECUESHearthside & Home4829 196th SW #DLynnwood, WA 98036(425) 771-6434www.hearthsideandhome.com

FRAMINGArtisan Custom Framing15111 Main Street A 104Mill Creek, WA 98012(425) 385-2121www.artisancustomframing.com

HEALTH SERVICESProvidence Physicians Group(425) 316-5080www.providence.org

HOME CLEANINGMaid Brigade(206) 362-8439www.maidbrigadenw.com

HOMEIMPROVEMENTGranite Transformations11524 Mukilteo SpeedwayMukilteo, WA 98275(425) 773-4938www.granitetransformations.com/northseattle/

HOSPITALProvidence Regional Medical Center(425) 261-2000www.providence.org

neighborhoodSponsors neighborhoodSponsors


NotePublisher’s

Don’t forget that The Mill Creek Influence has a Face-book page! “Friend” us so we can notify you of our com-munity news and events.

Ihopeallyouhadafun,safeholidayseasonandthat2012hasstartedoffwonderfullyforyou.IneedyourhelptocontinuetogrowthemagazinesinthisNewYear.Wearealwayslookingforfamilyspot-lights,preciouspets,kidarticles,travelstories,recipes,andpictures.Wewelcomeanyotherstoryideasoranythingyouwouldliketoshare.Onlytogethercanwecontinuewithfantasticpublications!

Happy New Year!Avery

Happy 2012 Everyone!!!

October Special Winners!North Creek Roofing – Cherry ByrdWine picnic basket

Quality Foreign Auto – Vicki Samuelson$50.00 gift certificate towards any major service

Artisan Custom Framing – Corinne Johanson$40.00 gift certificate

Dr. Mulliken at Mill Creek Dentistry – Karen DayGift Certificate to Massage Envy & Azul

White Tiger Martial Arts – Casey CulbersonOne Month of classes including uniform & t-shirt

The Country Village Shops – Galinda Porter$50 gift certificate to Country Village

Budget Blinds – Alyssa CulbersonIn spa Gift Certificate

Waddell and Reed – Kaylene BrewerComprehensive Financial plan ($900 value)

Mattress City – Carol ConferMemory Foam Pillow

Western Washington Family Medicine – Connie BoltonEmory’s Restaurant Gift Certificate

Chelsi Greenwood Photography – Katie StarkComplimentary Photo Shoot

Gold Creek Community Church – Bryan Hendrickson$20 gift certificate to the Cafe

Mill Creek YMCA – Amy McCarthy1 month of free membership

Lorinda’s Salon and Spa Store Gift Certificate – Stephanie Mrus

neighborhoodNews

LifetimeWorkmanship

Warranty

Defining Quality Since 1996 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

FREE ESTIMATESSpecializing in Residential Roofing

Composition, Shake, Skylights, Repairs& Attic Insulation

425-483-7986www.northcreekroofing.com

3/31/2012

MoreFreedom?Sign me up!

website: InvisibleFence.com/PLUSphone: 866-520-5555

Our newest technology o�ers

up to 30% more roomfor your pets to run & play.

Request a Free consultation to find out more.

Mention The Mill Creek Influence and recieve $175 o�a fully installed outdoor Invisible Fence Brand system.

Boundary Plus® took years to engineer andwas specifically designed for smaller properties allowing your pets more room to play. Now they can have all of their yard!

Upgrade packages available for current customers.

®


Golf Tip of the Month

neighborhoodNews

Is Your Body Ready for Golf in the New Year?

Puttingonextraholidaypoundsmakesyoumorethanjolly.Ifrollmakesyouthinkmoreofyourwaistthanyourput-ting,howareyougoingtogetbackingolfingform?Haveyouthoughtaboutgolfconditioningandgolfworkoutsforthecomingseason?

Golffitness,onceasobscureasadoubleeagle,isnowmainstream.Fromgolfspecificfitnesscenterstogolffitnesscableprogramsandevengolffitnessmagazines,itappearsthatnopartofthefitnessuni-verseisuntouchedbytheworldofgolf.

Sowheredoesonegoforagolfworkout?Startatthelocalgym.Manygymshaveexerciseequipmentthatcanbeusedoradaptedforexercisesthatcanenhanceyourgolfgame.Ifthelocalgymisnottoyourlikingtryafitnessfacilitythatispurposebuiltanddesignedforgolfexer-cise.Whilenotasprolificashealthclubsnooneherecareshowmuchyoucanbenchpress.

Wanttoreallystepupyourgolffitnessexperience?Attendahalfday,twodayorthreedayTitleistPerformanceInsti-tuteexperience.Oncereservedforthebestgolfersintheworld,theseprogramsassessthetotalpictureofthegolfer:body,

swingandequipment.Theinstituteisoneofthemosttechnologyadvancedgolfevaluationfacilitiesinexistencefocusingonswingefficiencies,conditioningandcustomequipmentfitting.Althoughnotcheapthisexperiencewilldefineyouashavingtouchedoneofthepinnaclesofthegolffitnesspyramid.

Whoshouldyouturntoforgolfexerciseadvice?Donotsettleforthelocalgenericathletictrainer.Therearedoctors,physicaltherapistsandathletictrainers,trainedandwellskilledinthebodymechanicsofthegolfswing.Theyuseadvanceddiagnosticequipmenttoanalyzerangeofmotionandstrength.Andthebestpartof

consultingtheseprofessionalsisthattheirfocusissolidlyongolffitness.

IfyouarethemoreselfdirectedtypetherearecableTVshows,websitesandbooksthataddressthefitnessneedsandconcernsoftoday’sgolfer.Thereisnolackofself-helpmaterial.

Ofcoursebeforestartinganyfitnessprogramitisagoodideatoconsultwithyourphysician.Andaftertheygivethegreenlight–getonagolffitnessprogram.Yourbodyandgolfgamewillthankyouforit.

Charles Doepp

Totem Hill Plaza | (425) 825-932312305 120th Ave NE, Suite C Kirkland, WA [email protected] | www.dinnersready.com

See coupon in the back for an amazing discountFREE delivery for Mill Creek and surrounding area

Convenient. Nutritious. Delicious.Convenient. Nutritious. Delicious.

Dinners Ready... �e Better Choice!Dinners Ready... �e Better Choice!

11January The Mill Creek Influence10 The Mill Creek Influence January neighborhoodNewsneighborhoodNews

Because your dog deserves the best...

www.doggyhaven.com5303 West Interurban Boulevard, Bothell, WA 98012 (425) 482-4472 Phone

482-4472 Phone

Located just minutes away, yet worlds apart, discover why Doggy Haven Resort is this areas number one destination for dogs.

From the moment they enter our lobby, guests to our spacious countryside resort experience friendship, stimulation and relaxation in boarding and daycare, develop new skills and a strengthened relationship with you in training, and receive excellent handling and care while being groomed head to tail.

Come experience everything we have to offer!

Your dog’s favorite destination!

O�ering you & your dog the f

inestBoarding, Daycare, Grooming

&

Training

in one location

save10% Save 10% on a Grooming service

or Training class with this ad.

One o�er per household. Exp. 12/31/11

Pet Name: Bonhoeffer Ware

Hello,wearetheWarefamily,andwehavelivedinMillCreekfor12yearsnow.OurpreciouspetisBonhoeffer(a.k.a.BonBon),andheisaPomera-nianwithorangeandwhitefur.HewasnamedafterafamousGermanTheolo-gian,DietrichBonhoeffer,inanattempttogetmyhusbandtolikehim.Isitworking?Well,let’sjustsaymyhusbandstillprefersthehumanBonhoeffer!

Bonhoefferisacheerfuldog,andhespinsincircleswhenheseesyou,anduntilyoupickhimup.HelovestorideinthecarwhenIgopickupthekidsfromschool.Itisaguaranteethatwhenyouseehim,youwillsmile!

BonBoncannotreallybeconsideredaspoileddog.Thefactis,hereallyhasto“endure”alloftheloveandaffectionthathereceivesfromourkids,especiallyour9-year-oldCaitlin,andher6-year-oldbrother,Jameson.BonBonbringslotsofjoytoourlives!

precious pets

newsfrom the Mill Creek

women’s clubTheMillCreekWomen’sClubisawonderfulsocialandphilanthropicclub,whichgivesyoutheopportunitytomeetnewfriendsandgivebacktothecommu-nity.Whynotmake2012theyeartojoinusatourupcomingluncheononJanuary18thattheMillCreekCountryClub.TheAmericanBallroomDanceInstitutewillbeteachingLatinDancing.WewillbetaughtsimpleandeasyLatinDancemoves.Bepreparedtoparticipate,putonyourdancingshoesandhaveagreattime!

TheMillCreekWomen’sClubPhilan-thropyChair,PatLawrencewaspleasedtoreportthatourAnnualAuctionheldatourNovemberluncheonraisedinexcessof$14,000fortheYWCAPath-waysforWomen.ThesemonieswillgotowardsthemuchneededprogramstorunPathwaysforWomen,suchasaStaffAdvocatefortheirChildrenofDomes-ticViolenceProgram,MentalHealthCounselingforlow-incomewomeninourcommunityandWorkingWomen’s

Wardrobe.Wearestillinneedofmon-etarydonations,soreachinyourheartandmailataxdeductiblecheckmadeoutto“YWCAPathways”toTheMillCreekWomen’sClub,POBox12453MillCreek,WA98082.Yourgenerosityisgreatlyappreciated.

StaytunedforanexcitingannouncementthatwillalsobenefitYWCAPathwaysforWomen.Rememberyouhearditfirstas

“GirlsNightOut”.Moreinformationwillfollowinthecomingmonthsforthisperfectnightoutwithourdearestandbestgirl-friends.Hint:ThewholeTown’sinvolved.

Again,weinviteyoutojoinourclubandattendourupcomingluncheononJanuary18th.PleasecontactKathleenCorbiereat425-357-6239orsendanemailtomembershipmcwc@gmail.comtomakeyourreservationtoday.

Why not make 2012 the year to join us at our upcoming

luncheon on January 18th at the Mill Creek Country Club.


The Mill Creek Influence

glassybaby G l a S S b lO W I N G

W eknowmanyofyouhaveatleastoneGlassybabyinyourhome,

right?ImaginecreatingyourownpieceofartintheGlassybabystudioinMadrona!SeveralMillCreekresidentsrecentlyhadthechancetodojustthat!Wewereabletocreatebowls,tumblers,ballsandpaper-weightswithourownindividualchoicesandcolors.

There’snothinglikeafirst-handexperi-enceworkingwithmoltenglassonablowpipeusingthebench,marver,blocks,andjackstobringoutyourinnerMichel-angelo.Itwastrulyaone-of-a-kindhands-onaffair.BigthankstoStewartandJuliePateyofMattressCityforpro-vidingthefinewineforthiseventandTablasWoodstoneTavernaforprovidingtheamazingfood,andlastbutnotleast,theawesomemusicprovidedbyExperi-enceSoundSystems.

EvEnt!

Whenweweren’tcreatingourmaster-pieces,weenjoyedhorsd’oeuvresandsip-pingfromourGlassybaby“drinkers”aka“drinkybabyies.”Ittrulywasafunandsocialevening.Glassybabymakesaper-fectgiftandmanyoftheattendeesleftwithnewpurchasesforholidaygifts.GlassybabywasstartedbyfounderLeeRhodesin1998whowasfightingherthirdbattlewithcancerandraisingthreesmallchildrenwhenshefirstdroppedatealightintoahandmade,colorful,glassvotive.Leefoundgreathopeandhealing

inthesoothinglightandfoundthepeaceandcalmsheneededtoheal.Shewantedtospreadthathope.

ShebeganhiringartiststomakemoreoftheglassvotivessothatshecouldspreadthelightofGlassybaby,andGlassybabywasborn!ToLee,theyrepresented“thatdeepbreaththatweoftenforgettotake.”Leeremembersmeetingpeopleinwait-ingroomswhocouldnotaffordbasicday-to-daycostslikebusfareandgrocer-iesduringtreatment.Healthinsurance

doesnothelpwiththoseneedsbutasoftodayGlassybabyhasdonatedmorethan$600,000fromsalestocharitiesdedicat-edtohealingandhelpingpatientswiththosecostsduringchemotherapy.Thecompany’sgoalistoeventuallygiveaway10%ofallsalestocharities.

SomecharitypartnersincludeSeattleCancerCareAlliance,MemorialSloan-Kettering,FredHutchinsonCancerResearchCenter,Gilda’sClubNewYorkCity,TheHumaneSocietyoftheUnitedStatesandCampKorey(aPaulNewmanHoleintheWallCampforsickchildren).Glassybabyareagiftofgoodwillandpeoplebuythemtosignifypeopleintheirlivesorspecialoccasions:weddings,funerals,birthdays,orevenanewbaby.Theyaresymbolsofhopeduringdifficult

times.Lee’sstoryofsurvivalinspiressomany.Glassybabysalesareup35%thisyear.ThemoreGlassybabysthataresold,themoremoneythatwillbegivenawaytocharities.IttakesfourartiststomakeoneGlassybaby.

GlassybabysaremadebySeattleartistsin400+colorswithnameslikehope,joy,froghunting,wetdog,GrandmaJane’scaramelandhappiness.70+artistsworksevendaysaweekattheMadronastu-dio.Thecompanyjustaddedtwonewovensandmoreartiststokeepupwiththedemand.PeoplewhoaretouchedbyGlassybabysharetheirstoriesofhope,humor,lossandlove.Aseachoneleavesthedoor,Leeknowsthatitwillplayapartoflightandhopeinanewstory.Therearemanywaystoexperi-

enceGlassybaby.LightyoureventwithGlassybabyrentals;planaprivateglass-blowingeventasTheInfluencedid,orenjoyaninsider’sviewofglassartistryattheMadronastudioofGlassybabyduringa30-45minutetour.Contactevents@glassybaby.com.GlassybabyhasthreeSeattleareastores:UniversityVillage,BellevueonMainStreetandtheflagshipstore/studioinMadrona.

EverydayisaGlassybabyday,ofcourse,butholidaysareawonderfultimetosharethelight,beauty,inspirationandcharityofaGlassybabygift.

Special thanks to Tiffany Brown from Sealed with Love for putting together the entire event from start to finish, I couldn’t have done it without her.

There’s nothing like a first-hand experience working with molten glass on a blowpipe using the bench, marver, blocks, and jacks to bring out your inner Michelangelo.

continued...


Over 100 people braved the rain to attend the Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Mill Creek Veteran's Monument located in Library Park.

TheEverettNavyStationHonorGuardperformedtheflagceremonyandChuckWrightraisedtheflag. ChuckWrightwasinstrumentalinbringingtheVeteran'sMonumenttoMillCreek.

Speakers-MikeTodd,MayorofMillCreekandCommanderDanielLimberg,ExecutiveOfficeratEverettNavyStationwhoisaresidentofMillCreek.

NationalAnthemsungbyDyannArthurwhoisaresidentofMillCreek.

ChrisAckermanplayedGodBlessAmericabeautifullyonthetrumpet.Hecameallthewayfromtheeastcoasttoseehisfather'snamethatisengravedononeofthecolumns.

Name:KylieAge:10Grade:5thGradeFavorite Movies:“Up”–“Mrs.Doubtfire”--Favorite Music: Adele,KatyPerry,LadyGaga,GwenStefaniSports I Play:“Soccer”–“Softball”Musical Instrument I Play/Want to Learn: Piano,Violin&RecorderSpecial Interests/Hobbies:IliketoSki&IliketoDraw,Your Favorite Vacation:IloveHawaii&CaliforniaUpcoming Challenge(s):StateCup(Soccer)Something Unique About Me: IloveWhales&liketocollect“whalethingsWhen I Grow Up I’m Going to Be: “I’m not sure exactly what I want to be yet, but I am interested in being”:APharmacist,AnArtist,AFashionDesignerand/oraTeacher.

Name: TaylorAge:8Grade: 3rdGradeFavorite Movies: “DespicableMe”Favorite Music: LadyGaga&JenniferLopezSports I Play:Soccer,BasketballMusical Instrument I Play/Want to Learn:PianoSpecial Interests/Hobbies: Iliketoplaysports,paint,ridemybikeandreadYour Favorite Vacation:Hawaii,California,CampingUpcoming Challenge(s): PianoRecitalSomething Unique About Me: Ilovetodoanything“crafty”When I Grow Up I’m Going to Be: I want to be a few things:AnArtist,ATeacherand/orIwanttohelpanimals&findhomesforpets.

Kids at the Creek exists to creatively nurture children and families by

providing a safe, loving environment which provides the foundation for a

lifetime of learning. Preschool for ages 2 - kindergarten

For more information call (425) 931-8092

or visit www.kidsatthecreek.com

c/o Gold Creek Community Church

4326 148th Street SE Mill Creek, WA 98012

Tours Begin Tuesday, January 17 for the 2011-12 school year.

Come check us out!

Start your new year in church.4326 148th Street Southeast

Mill Creek, WA 98012-4705(425) 316-3333

http://www.goldcreek.orgSunday Service Times 9:00am, 10:30am & Noon

...continuedglassybaby

2kids kids

JackieToombs,chairoftheMillCreekArtsandBeautificationAdvisoryBoard,workedwiththeCitytomakethecer-emonypossible.

TheVeteran'sMonumenthonorsthose,liv-inganddead,whohaveservedinthearmedforces. Formoreinformationhttp://www.cityofmillcreek.comonthenews,infoandpressreleaseslink.

Marla Nulph

Veteran’s Dayin Mill Creek

neighborhoodNews neighborhoodNews

17January The Mill Creek Influence16 The Mill Creek Influence JanuaryneighborhoodNews neighborhoodNews

ReviewrestaurantTablas Woodstone Taverna15522 Main Street Mill Creek, Wa 98012-9023

(425) 948-7654

Located at 15522 Main Street in Mill Creek, is Tab-las Woodstone Taverna, a Spanish Mediterranean tapas restaurant, which as mentioned by many resi-dents, is a wonderful addition to the Town Center.

FromthemomentwewalkedintoTablasWoodstoneTaverna,weweregreetedwithwarmwelcomingsmilesandamazinghospitality.Wewerequicklyintroducedtoourwaitstaff(whobythewaytookvery,verygoodcareofourlargepartytheentireevening)andusheredinpastalarge,free-standingcylindricalgasfireplacelocatedatthecentralcoreoftherestaurant,toourexpansive,almostrusticstyledsolidwoodtablewhichwaspre-setfor16guests.Tablasalsohasaverylargewineselectionandafullbartoquenchyourthirstifyousodesire.

Onceseated,Icouldnothelpbuttakeintheinteriordécor,andImustsayIwasimpressedwiththeenvironmentthathasbeencreatedhere.Tablashasaverywarmandcomfortableambiance;

candlesadornthewalls,thefreestandinggasfireplacewithasuspendedhood(afocalpointuponenteringtheestablishment),thebeautifulrusticsolidwood“largegrouptable”whichwewereseatedat,smallertablesliningthestorefrontwindows,andcozyraisedboothsliningtheinteriorwall.

Tapas (Spanishpronunciation: [‘tapas])-awidevarietyofappetizers,orsnacks,inSpanishcuisine.Theymaybecold(suchasmixedolivesandcheese)orwarm.

Tablashasseveralpagesoftapas&smallplatestosampleindi-vidually,tolayertogether,and/ortosharewithothers.(Theyalsohaveanicewinelistandafullbar).ThatnightClara(ourchef )hadmadeourchoiceseasyforusbycreatinganimpres-siveTapasmenuthatwewouldnotsoonforget.

WestartedoutwiththeBaconwrappedDateswithBalsamicReduction.Thesearrivedonaskewer(perfectforsharing/sampling),drizzledwithBalsamicreduction,andservedfourat

atimeonawoodplankwhichhadtheTablaslogoburnedin.Eventhoughtherewasseveralplanksbroughttoourtable,thesedisappearedveryquicklyasevery-oneexpresseddelightwhileeatingthisdish.AsthenextwaveofTapaswasbeingbroughtouttoourtable,weallbegantorealizethatthiswasjustthebeginning.

Salmon&DungenessTerrinew/housemadecrackers,GrilledAsparagusw/Aioli,Tigre’sStuffedmussels,

BakedFetaw/sundriedtomatoandKalamataolives,CalamariTendersw/SerranoAioli,andGazpachowithChilledVegetablesSoupbegantoarriveatourtableonedishafteranother.

Allofthesedishedwereamazing,TheSalmonandDungenessTerrinehadwon-derfulflavorandatexturethatliterallymeltedinyourmouth,itwashardnottoputaheapingamountofthisonyourhousemadecracker.TheGrilledAspara-guswascookedperfectly,retainingjusttherightamountofcrispnessandpairedwiththeAioliwasdelightfulonthetastebuds.TheTigre’sStuffedMussels,twowords-UniqueandAbsolutelyTasty(okthat’smorethantwowords)butreally,mostofushadneverexperiencedMus-selspreparedinthismanner.Ifyoulikemussels-thisisanabsolutelymusttrydish.TheCalamariTendersw/SerranoAioliwasanotherdishthatdisappearedveryquickly,theGazpachowithChilledVegetableSoup,inafewwords-Yum,Refreshing,Wow,Summery(isthataword?)and,Isthereanymore?

NeedlesstosaythatafterallthisTapas,wewereallfeelingsatisfied,butoutcamethemaincourse,SeafoodPaella.Thisdishhadbeenspeciallypreparedforourgroupanditwasspectacularinsize,visualpresentation,varietyandtaste.Thisisconsideredacommunitydishandwas

placedatthecenterofthetable,indi-vidualplatestakenoneatatime,dishedupbyouramazingwaitstaff,andbroughtbacktoustoenjoy.Thisdishhadsomeofeverythinginit,Shrimp,Mussels,But-terClams,allofwhichwerelayeredintoanamazinglyflavoredRicewithcheesesandLemonslicesadorningtheperimeter.Aswithallthedishedwehadpreviouslytasted,thisdishwasverydeliciousandenjoyabletoeat,providingamultitudeofwonderfulflavors,someguestshadsec-ondsandsomeevenhadthirds.

DessertwasalsoservedTapasstyle,Crèmebrulee,Cheesecake,IceCreams,andcustardsallgroupedandservedtogetheronseveralTablasbrandedwoodservingplanksfortheentirepartytosamplefrom,allverytasty.

Fromthebeginningofourevening,rightdowntotheverylastspoonfulofdessert,thefood,theserviceandourdiningexpe-rienceatTablas Woodstone Taverna wasagreatexperience.IknowIwillbediningtherefrequentlytosamplemorefromtheirextensivemenu.

DISCLAIMER:Thebusinessreviewedinthissec-tionprovidedproductsand/orservicesfreeofchargeinexchangeforthisreview.


Family member names:David,Chelsi,Madisyn,Marlie

Pets: none

Where are you from? DavidwasbornintheBayAreainCaliforniaandlivedthereuntiltheendonElementarySchool.ThenhemovedtoSnohomishWAwhereheliveduntilafterHighSchool.ChelsigrewupintheBayAreainCaliforniaandlivedthereuntilsheandDavidgotmarried

how long have you lived in your neighbor-hood? Alittleoverayear

Profession(s):DavidisanemployedbyCostcoinEverett.ChelsiownsandrunsChelsiGreenwoodPhotography.Shespecializesincreatingphotographicartforfamiliesandhighschoolseniors.

Favorite activities/hobbies: campingonthebeach,goingforwalks,playinggames,havingbarbequesinthesummer

Favorite Play area/Park/hang out:NorthCreekPark

Favorite restaurants: Azul,OliveGarden,ThaiBistro

Favorite Vacation spot: SouthernCaliforniaBeach

Favorite sports teams: OaklandA’s,SeattleSeahawks

Favorite Family Dinner: Homemadetortillachickensoupwithquesadillasontheside.Yum!

Familys p o t l i g h t

Family traditions: EveryMondayisfamilynight.WegoouttobreakfastwithallofourextendedfamilyonChristmasmorning.

Kids? What activities are they involved with?Madisynisinpreschool

What do you like to do to relax?Watchagoodmovieinoursweatswithayummytreat!

What music do you listen to?DavidlikesRap/R&B.ChelsilovesCountry.MadiandMarlieliketwinkletwinklelittlestar

What are your favorite tV shows?Castle,RaisingHope,TheOffice

What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood?Beingsoclosetoeverything!Welovetowalkeverywheretorunerrands.


theneW fountain of youth

N o w o � e r i n g :

A s s e e n o n D r. O z : C o o l s c u l p t i n g b y Z e l t i q

F O R M E N A N D W O M E N

www.MillCreekSkinLaser.com15111 main street | suite a101 & a201 | Mill Creek, WA 98012

425.316.8200 | Hours: Tues-Sat 10:00 AM-6:00 PM


Laser Hair RemovalLaser hair removal provides per-

manent removal of unwanted body and facial hair.

Why Mill Creek Skin & Laser?The New Elite MPX Laser System – the best hair laser technology in the world today.

MillCreekSkin&LaserisproudtobeoneofthefirstlaserhairremovalclinicsintheareatooffertheNEW Elite MPX lasersystembyCynosure,Inc.,aleadingdeveloperandmanu-factureroflaserandlight-basedaesthetictreatmentsystems.

Treatment CustomizationTheEliteMPX,whichincorporatesCynosure’spatentedMul-tiPlexsequencingtechnology,isahighlyversatilelaseraestheticworkstationthatcombinestwogoldstandardwavelengthsinonesystem:the755nmAlexandritelaserandthe1064nmNd:YAGlaser,withthecapabilityofusingthemindividually,switchingbetweenthem,orblendingthemwiththeMulti-Plexsequencingtechnology,resultingincustomizedlaserhairremovaltreatmentstoa wider rangeofpatientsofanyskintype.MultiPlex™ dual wavelength technology

Bysequentiallyemittingdualwavelengths,EliteMPXprovidessafer and more effectivetreatmentsthansingle-wavelengthsys-tems.Forpatients,thatmeansgreatersatisfaction.

NowwithlatestEliteMPX,sequentialpulsing-whetherit’sAlexandrite/Nd:YAGorNd:YAG/Alexandrite-willfinetunelaserhairremovaltreatmentsand eliminate the FINE hairs.TheEliteMPXisusing18mmspotsize,whichenablelaserhavedeeperandstrongerpenetrationthereforeachievemoreeffectiveresultscomparedwith15mmspotsizeonClassicElite.

Zimmer Integrated Cooling SystemAtMillCreekSkin&Laser,clientcomfortisoneofourtoppriorities.OurlaserhairremovaltreatmentsincorporatetheZimmerIntegratedcoolingsystem maximizing client comfort and minimizing side effects.TheZimmerprovidesacontinu-ousflowofchilledairthatprotectsthetissueandskin.

How does laser hair removal work?TheEliteMPXlaserattacksthehairfollicletocompletelydestroyit–makinghairregrowthinthetargetedareaimpossible.Unlikeelectrolysis,whichinvolvesinjectinganeedleintoeachandeveryhairfollicle,theElitelaseremitsapowerfulbeamoflightthatpassesthroughtheskinandtargetsmanyfolliclesatonce.

Thismeansinsteadofspendingmonthsorevenyearsgettingelectrolysistreatments,patientscannowpermanentlysolvetheirunwantedhairproblemsinsignificantlylesstime.Laserhairremovaltreatmentsarefaster,saferandmoreeffective.

How many treatments are required?Thenumberoftreatmentsisgenerallydeterminedbytheamountofhair,phaseofhairgrowth,areaofthebody,skincolor,haircolorandcoarseness.Generally,werecommend4–8treatmentsat4to6weekintervalsbetweentreatments.

What are the benefits of laser hair removal?

. Faster & less Painful Than Electrolysis

. Smoother Skin

. No Ingrown Hairs

. Save Time/Money on Temporary Hair Removal Methods

. Enhance appearance & Confidence

Does it hurt?WhenbeingtreatedwiththeElite™AestheticLaser,youmayexperienceaslightpricklyorlightstingingsensation.Remem-berthateveryoneisdifferentandwhatonepersonconsidersbothersomeanothermaynotmindatall.Italldependsonindi-vidualsensitivityortolerancetothestimulation.Mostpeopletoleratethetreatmentjustfine.

Are there any side effects?Afterthetreatment,rednessandsomeslightswellingmayoccur,typicallylastinganywherefrom12hoursto48hours.

Pre and Post Treatment InstructionsDownloadthePreandPostTreatmentInstructionsFormtolearnaboutwhattodobeforeandafterthetreatment.Remem-bertosigntheformandbringitwithyoutoyoursession.

More Questions About Laser Hair Removal?Pleasecontactusformoreanswersonlaserhairremovalortoscheduleafreeconsultation.

23January The Mill Creek Influence22 The Mill Creek Influence January neighborhoodNews

monthOFTHEyard

Enjoy Your Yard Again! We Can Help!

mowing · pruning · irrigation · lighting · clean upscreative, elegant designs

reliable maintenancequality installations & renovations

mill creek, wa 98012 • www.classiclc.com425-273-4512

licensed-bonded-insured #classlc987rs

You Need A FamilyDoctor You Can Talk To

Like A Friend.Now you have someone whowill listen to you and explaineverything you need to knowabout your health at WesternWashington Medical Group

Family Medicine

425-317-8025Call Today

Coming Soon: Lifestyle Medicine and Group VisitsIncluding Cooking Classes • Physical Activity TrainingStress Management • Soul Care Exercises

Audiology & Hearing Aids, Cardiology, Clinical Laboratory, Critical Care, Ear, Nose & Throat, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Endoscopy, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Gateway Surgery Center, General Surgery, Internal Medi-cine, Nephrology, Orthopedic Sports & Hand Center, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Urology.

Family Medic ine

Silver Lake Location:12728 19th Avenue SESuite 300Everett WA 98208

Everett Location:4301 Hoyt AvenueEverett WA 98203

Accepting New Patients | Accepting Most Insurances


INGReDIeNTS

. 8ouncesangelhairpasta,,freshlycookedaccordingtopack agedirections. 1/2cupCrisco®100%ExtraVirginOliveOil. 5clovesgarlic,,minced. 1/2teaspooncrushedredpepperflakes,ortotaste. 1candicedtomatoes,drained,(14.5oz.). 4greenonions,thinlysliced. 1teaspoonsalt. 1containercontainerfreshmozzarellacheese,drained,sliced. 1/2cupfreshbasilleaves,tornintosmallpieces gratedParmesancheese

DIReCTIoNS

PLACefreshlycookedpastainalargebowl;setaside.

HeAToliveoilinmediumskilletovermediumhighheat.Addgarlicandcrushedredpepperflakes;cookandstir1minute.Adddrainedtomatoesandgreenonions;sprinklewithsalt.

CooKandstiruntiljustheatedthrough,about3minutes.Tossthehotcookedangelhairpastawithtomatomixture.

ADD theslicedfreshmozzarellacheeseandtornbasilleaves;tosstomix.Dividepastabetween4dinnerplates.Serveimme-diatelywithgratedParmesancheese.

ResidentRecipeBy Chef Colin of the Players Club

neighborhoodNews

27January The Mill Creek Influence26 The Mill Creek Influence JanuaryneighborhoodNews neighborhoodNews

Tour & TravelAustralia.NewZealand.Two of the World’s great unspoilt frontiers.The diverse natural and cultural landscapes of Australia and New Zealand are inspiring. Full of rich and fascinating experiences, they are the perfect back drop to lose yourself…and find yourself.

Distinctive AustraliaExperiencenature’sdrama.FromtheendlessspaceandthechangingcolorsoftheAustralianOutbackandRedCenter,totheawe-inspiringnationalparksoftheTopEnd.Fromthebig

cityexcitementofSydneyandMelbournetotheunderwaterwonderlandoftheGreatBarrierReef,withmilesofpristine,sun-lovingcoastlineinbetween.Australiahasitsfairshareoficonicnaturalwonders.Discover40,000yearsofindigenoushistory,wildlifeyouneverthoughtexistedandlocalcharacterswhosewarmthandhumorwillstaywithyoulongafteryoureturnhome.

Dream-like New ZealandNewZealandisarguablytheworld’spurestdestination–clean,greenanduncrowded.Vastopenspacesarefilledwithjaw-droppinglandscapes.FromthetranquilityofMil-fordSoundtotheactionandadventureofQueenstown,theSouthIslandisfullof

contrasts.Picturesnow-cappedmountainrangesandmightyfiords,braidedrivers,wildforestsandcraterlakes.TheNorthIslandholdsitsownwiththestunningBayofIslands,thebus-tlingharborcityofAuckland,activevolcanoesandgeothermalRotorua–theepicenterofNewZealand’sMaoriculture.

Witharangeofinnovativeitinerariesanddifferentwaystotravel,fromadaytoamonth,wecoverthebestofAustraliaandNewZealand.Wecan’twaittoshowyouthesedestinationswelove!

Learn more about all the places we travel to at www.bourketravel.com

Each month we will be highlighting a resident’s car in The Mill Creek Influence. Highlighting your car is FREE and is offered exclusively to residents of Mill Creek. To have your car featured in the next available monthly newsletter, all it takes isan email to Avery at [email protected].

Thisisaveryrare1980BMWM1withonly10,000originalmiles.FinishedinoriginalHennaexteriorwith2-toneblackandgreyinterior.ThisisoneofthelowestmileM1'sintheworld.Recentlywinningthe2011PreservationawardattheBMWPugetSoundCCAConcourse.TheM1wasBMW'sfirstBMWMotorsportvehicle.Thisiswherethe"M"inBMWMotorsportcomesfrom.The"M"standsfor"Mid-Engine"firstsseries,M1.TheM1wasajointventurebetweenBMWandLamborghini,designedasaproductionracingcarforhomologation.TheM1wasproducedfrom1978-1981.Thiswastheonlymid-enginedBMWtobemassproduced.Afterseveralprototypesweremade,only456productionM1'swereeverpro-ducedintheworld.Outofthe456BMWM1'sproduced,therewereabout50madeintoBMWM1ProCars.BMWM1'sarecurrentlyvaluedbetween$100-200KinU.Sfunds.TheM1isoneoftherarestBMW'severmade,andisdestinedtobeoneofthemostsoughtafterEuropeansportscarseverproduced.

O F T H E M O N T HcarDo you have a classic, exotic or just plain cool car?


Asyoumayhavenoticed,DinnersReadyisnolongerlocatedintheMillCreekTownCenter;butdonotworry,theyhavetran-sitionedintocomplimentarydeliverystraighttoyourdoorandevenmoreamazingistheirexceptionallyeasywebsiteorderingsystem!RickandhiswifearethrilledtoofferFREEdeliveryrighttoyourfrontdoor,MillCreekresidents!Ofcourse,ifyouprefertomakeyourownmealstheyarestillveryconvenientlylocatedinKirkland.

DinnersReadyprovidesdelicious,restaurant-qualitymealsdesignedtofreezeandcookathome,savingyoutimeandmon-ey.Thenutritiousmealsaremadefromscratch,andwith16newitemseverymonthyourfamilywillnevergetbored!

Theydoallthemealplanning,shopping,foodprepandcleanup!Fortheultimateinconvenience,we'llevenmakeyourmeals

foryou.Wanttomakethemealsyourself ?Comeinandourstaffwillworkhardtotakecareofyou,makingyourtimewithusfunandeasy.

WithDinnersReady,you'llmakefewertripstothegrocerystore,andalwayshavewonderfulmealsonhand.Bestofall,yougetsomethingmoneycan'tbuy:moretimewithyourfamilyandlesstimeinthekitchen...andyougetallthecredit!

Lookforthecouponinthebackforanamazingoffer!Welookforwardtoseeingyouin2012!

TheMillCreek

REST STOP..Mattress City, a different kind of Mattress store…ByStewartPatey/OwnerMattressCity

Welcome to a new year! 2012.Thisisthetimemanyofusbeginresolutionstobetterourlives.MattressCityhasagreatsolutiontoringintheNewYear.Anewmattressset.ComeinduringthemonthofJanuaryandtakeadvantageofourwinterspecials.Men-tion the Mill Creek InfluenceandreceiveaFREEmemoryfoampil-lowwithanymattresssetpurchase.Nominimumsrequired!

MattressCityiscommittedtohelpingyousleepbetter.Weareoneoftheonlynon-commissionedmattressstoresintheState.Stopbyandliedownonsomebedsandjustbasicallyhangout.NobetterplacetodothatthanatMattressCity.Wearelocatedconvenientlyat121SEEverettMallWay.1blockwestofTarget.

WewantedtoletourfriendsinMillCreekknowwhyyoumightchoosetodobusinesswithMattressCityversustheotherstores.MywifeJulie&Ididn’twanttojustopenanothermat-tressstore.That’slikeanotherespressostandinSeattle.Thereisalreadymanytochoosefrom.Wewantedtomakeadifference!OneofthewayswestandoutfromthecrowdofmattressstoresisMattressCitypay’syoumoneybackforyouroldmattressset.Whydowedothis?Simplyputwewanttoincentivizeyoutostopputtingupwithyouroldmattresssetandcomeinandgetonethatwillproperlysupportyou.Theexpertssayyoushouldreplaceanoldmattressevery6to8years.Themainreasonisyouraveragequeensizemattresswilldoubleinweightinabout6½years.(Deadskincells,dustmitesetc)Youdon’twantyourmattresstomakeyousick.Wehavewaystokeepyouhealthyandsupported.MattressCitywillpay$300foryouroldkingset,$200foryouroldqueensetand$100foranyfullortwinsetregardlessofcondition.Wetaketheoldmattressesanddonatethemtovariouscharities.YouhelpothersinneedwhenyouchooseMattressCity.Fortheoldmattressesthatarenotabletobedonatedweworkwithrecyclerstobreakthemdownsotheydon’tendupinourlandfills.

MattressCityhasaclean,classyandcomfortableshowroom.Withtopnamedbrandsandtheabsolutebestpricepointsyou’llfindanywhere!Quality,selectionandpriceareimportantwhenyouarelookingforanewmattressset,buttheonethingthatwillstandoutwhenyouvisitMattressCityisourfirstclasscustomerservice.Thisisprovidedatnoextracharge!Oneofourcustomerssaiditbest.“MattressCityprovidesaNordstromexperienceataRossprice”.

MattressCityhassomeofthebestmanufacturewarrantiesoffered.OneofthereasonsforthisiswedobusinesswithlocalmanufacturershereintheStateofWashington.Asafamilyownedandoperatedmattressstorewethinkit’simportanttosupportlocalbusinesstoo.

MattressCityhopesyour2012issafeandprosperous.Besuretovisitourwebsiteatwww.mattress-city.comforthelatestinformation.FollowusonFacebookforspecialsnotfoundany-whereelse.RememberthatMattressCityhelpsfamiliesinneedwhonormallycan’taffordanewmattressset.Wedonateusedmattressestoanyonewhoneedsthem.Helpusbytellingothers.AnotherwayMattressCitylookstomakeadifferenceinourcommunity.Untilnexttime,Sleepwell…

Come Join Us for

at Columbia Athletic Club!Family Dodge Ball Night

Who:Familyfun,noagelimits.Ifyourkidscandodgeaball,theycanplay!

When:TuesJan10th6-8pmGatoradeandlightsnackswillbeprovided.

Where :ColumbiaAthleticClub-Silverlake505128thStSE,Everett,WA98208

Why: IT’SFUNandbecausefitnessisanimportantaspectofabalanced,healthylifestyle,andatColumbiaAthleticClubs,ourspecialtyisfunfamilyprogrammingthatmakesfitnessenjoyableandobtainableforfamiliesofallages,shapesandsizes.


what’s for dinner?!It’s 4:30,


financial Fitness

Bryan L. HendricksonDistrict Manager, Financial Advisor

425-774-9053, Ext. [email protected]

www.bhendrickson.wrfa.com

• Comprehensive Financial Plans• Investment portfolio review and customized portfolio design• Life insurance and long-term care planning• Consolidate multiple 401Ks• IRA’s and Roth IRA conversion• Annuities and college savings plans

Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member SIPC

COMPLIMENTARY No Obligation,ONE HOUR Financial Consultation

Insurance products o�ered through companies with whom Waddell & Reed has agreements.

Are your investments positioned appropriately to help you achieve your �nancial goals?


Oneofthemainbenefitsofhavingafinancialplanisthatitcanhelpyoubalancecompetingfinancialpriorities.Afinancialplanwillclearlyshowyouhowyourfinan-cialgoalsarerelated--forexample,howsavingforyourchildren'scollegeeducationmightimpactyourabilitytosaveforretirement.Thenyoucanusetheinformationyou'vegleanedtodecidehowtoprioritizeyourgoals,implementspecificstrategies,andchoosesuitableproductsorservices.Bestofall,you'llhavethepeaceofmindthatcomesfromknowingthatyourfinanciallifeisontrack. The financial planning processCreating and implementing a comprehensive financial plan generally involves working with financial professionals to:

Financial planning is a process that can help you reach your goals by evaluating your

whole financial picture, then outlining strategies that are tailored to your individual

needs and available resources. A comprehensive financial plan serves as a framework

for organizing the pieces of your financial picture. With a financial plan in place, you'll

be better able to focus on your goals and understand what it will take to reach them.

• Developaclearpictureofyour currentfinancialsituationbyreviewing yourincome,assets,andliabilities,and evaluatingyourinsurancecoverage, yourinvestmentportfolio,yourtax exposure,andyourestateplan• Establishandprioritizefinancialgoals andtimeframesforachievingthesegoals• Implementstrategiesthataddressyour currentfinancialweaknessesandbuild onyourfinancialstrengths• Choosespecificproductsandservices thataretailoredtomeetyourfinancial objectives• Monitoryourplan,makingadjust mentsasyourgoals,timeframes,or circumstanceschange

Staying on trackThe financial planning process doesn't end once your initial plan has been created. Your plan should generally be reviewed at least once a year to make sure that it's up-to-date. It's also possible that you'll need to modify your plan due to changes in your personal circumstances or the economy. Here are some of the events that might trigger a review of your financial plan:

• Yourgoalsortimehorizonschange• Youexperiencealife-changingeventsuchasmarriage,the birthofachild,healthproblems,orajobloss• Youhaveaspecificorimmediatefinancialplanningneed (e.g.,draftingawill,managingadistributionfromaretirement account,payinglong-termcareexpenses)• Yourincomeorexpenses substantially increaseordecrease• Yourportfoliohasn't performedas expected• You'reaffected bychangesto theeconomyortax laws

TheMillCreekGardenClubisdelightedtohavebeenaskedtocontributetothiscreativeandexcitingnewpublicationforreadersintheMillCreek&surroundingarea.

MCGC’spurpose:toencourageaninterestinallstylesofgarden-ing,indoorandoutdoor,andtopromotecivicbeauty&soundhorticulturepracticesinthecommunity.UnderthedirectionofMarlaNulph,workingwithacity-approveddesignshecreated,MCGCmaintainsthe“FriendshipGarden”locatedonVillageGreenDrive.WealsomaintainthegardenattheentrancetoMill

CreekCityHall.Wearehonoredtoplant&maintaintheflag-pole-raisedgardenaroundtheVeterans’MonumentinLibraryParkwithrespecttothosewhohaveservedourcountry.

Since1995wehaveawardedascholarshipusingproceedsfromourtraditionalSpringFlowerBasketsale.Lastyearweawardeda$1000scholarshiptoadeservingstudentenrolledinEdmondsCommunityCollege’sHorticultureDepartment.Wealsoinvitefourelementaryschoolstoparticipateinagrantprogrambysubmittingplansforagardenprojecttobeimplementedandcarriedoutbythestudents.WemadecashawardstoCedarWoodandWoodsideElementaryandwereabletooffer10hoursoflandscaperestorationservicesfromourScholarshipRecipienttoMillCreekElementary.

Ourmonthlyspeakershavecoveredeverytopicfrom“wormmulch”to“thispinkflamingogoeswhere?”InNovemberourspeakerfromWight’sNurserydemonstratedwreathmakingandhowtotiebigbows.InDecemberwehadalively&spiritedChristmasparty!Thetheme,“HomefortheHoliday’s”Afterweputdownourrakes&pruners,wedressedinsparklyduds,tappedourtoestoupbeatpianomusicandsangsomeold-fashionedChristmassongswithSanta.Gifts,extravagantraffleprizes,games,laughterandlivelyconversationweretheorderoftheday.

What’snext?OnJanuary14thwe’lllearnthepro’ssecretsforlushindoorplantswhenguestspeakerMaggieGreenfromGreenStoneDesignstakesthestage.She’llbesharinghersecretsaboutstagingyourplantsandwaystokeepplantshealthyinthehome.

February8thwillfindusgatheredagainenjoyingourspeaker’sprogrambringingusup-to-the-minutefreshideasfordesigningandredesigningourpersonallandscapes.Texture,balance,unity,color,perspectivearejustsomeofthepointsthatwillbecov-ered.It’stimetorelocateyouroldfaithfulplantsandintroduce“what’snewinthenursery”.

Our “spring flower basket sale” is coming up. Watch for the flyers!

TheMillCreekGardenClubmeetsthesecondWednesdayofthemonth,SeptemberthruMayattheMillCreekCountryClub.Membershipfeesare$25.00annually.Luncheonfeesformembersare$23,and$25forguests.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.millcreekgardenclub.com.Tomakeareserva-tion,callDawnRobnett,[email protected].

MillCreek

garden club n e w s

financialcontentprovidedbyBryanHendrickson–Waddell&Reed


2011 - 12 Everett Public Schools student calendar

2011 2012MON TUE WED THUR FRI MON TUE WED THUR FRI

1 2 3 4 5 6 Sep 5 Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13*

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Sep 7 first day of school18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27* Sep 23 early release, all grades25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Oct 7 early release, all grades

Oct 21 early release, elementary & middle school1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Oct 24-28 early release, elementary & middle school conferences8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 Nov 11 Veterans Day, schools closed

15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 Nov 23 early release, all grades22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 Nov 24-25 Thanksgiving Break29 30 31 27 28 29 Dec 1 early release, elementary & middle school

Dec 2 trimester ends -- early release, elementary & middle school1 2 1 2 Dec 19-Jan 2 Winter Break

5 6 7* 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 Jan 13 early release, all grades12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16* Jan 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed19 20 21 22 23* 19* 20* 21* 22* 23* Jan 27 first semester ends26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 Jan 30 teacher work day; schools closed for students

Feb 17-21 Mid-Winter Break3 4 5 6 7* 2 3 4 5 6 Mar 9 teacher work day; schools closed for students

10 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 13 Mar 16 trimester ends17 18 19 20 21* 16 17 18 19 20 Mar 19-23 early release, elementary only, conferences

24* 25* 26* 27* 28* 23 24 25 26 27 Apr 2-6 Spring Break31 30 May 4 early release, all grades

May 25 early release, all grades1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4* May 28 Memorial Day, schools closed

7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 May 29-Jun 1 early release, middle & high school only for presentations/culminating exhibitions14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 Jun 7 early release, elementary & middle school 21 22 23* 24 25 21 22 23 24 25* Jun 8 teacher work day; schools closed for students28 29 30 28 29* 30* 31* Jun 21 last day of school, early release, all grades

1* 2* 1*5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7* 8 Note: Check with your school for early release times

12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 Note: The last day of school may change if schools are closed for weather19 20 21 22 23 18 19 20 21* 22 or other emergencies during the school year.26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 Makeup days are added at the end of the school year.

* see note on right schools closed teacher work day, schools closed for students

DECEMBER JUNE

SEPTEMBER MARCH

OCTOBER APRIL

NOVEMBER MAY

JULY JANUARY

AUGUST FEBRUARY

Younglife neighborhoodNews

Dear Dr. Dawn,

EveryNewYearImakethesameresolutionwithnosuccess.CanyoupleasehelpmeachievemyNewYearsresolutionoflosingweight?

From:Tiredofbeingfat

&It’sNewYear’sandtimetosetyourNewYear’sresolutiontoloseweightandfeelgreat!NowisthetimetosetgoalsandbecomethepersonyouwanttobeandHCGcanhelp!Youcanmakeyourweightlossdreamscometrue,sogetreadyforchangeinyourlife!

What is HCG?

HCGstandsforHumanChorionicGonadotropin,ahormonepresentinbothmenandwomen,butwhichisproducedingreatamountsinpregnantfemales.Duringpregnancy,thesubstancealmostcompletelycontrolsthewoman’smetabolicfunctions.Innon-pregnantwomen,researchsuggestsHCGincreasesthemetabolismsimilartoapregnantwoman.TheHCGdrops,combinedwithaspecificverylowcaloriediet,forcethebodytoburnupabnormalfat.

Happy New Year

Dr.DawnHunter,DC,LEDirectorofAestheticsatRadiantMedSpa,425-640-5900,radiantmedspa.com

GLoW with Dr. DawnSparkle, Shine

Mill Creek’s preferred custom framer since 1980

We transform you memories into masterpieces.

We will always meet or beat our competitor’s prices.

Part of the U-Frame-It Family

15111 Main Street, Ste. A104425.385.2121

www.artisancustomframing.com

CREATIVEDESIGNS.CUSTOM

BUILT.

Ear, Nose, & �roat Specialists for the Entire Family

John Parker, MD

Henry Chang, MD

Duncan Riddell, MD

Shawn Rogers, MD

Tyler Kimbrough, MD, PhD

Mill Creek15021 Main Street, Ste. K

Mill Creek, WA 98012425-337-4810

North Seattle9730 3rd Ave NE, Ste. 201

Seattle, WA 98115206-526-9999

Edmonds21616 76th Ave. W, Ste. 112

Edmonds, WA 98026425-775-6651

Serving Adults and Children for over 30 years

A Member of Proliance Surgeons, Inc. P.S.

Visit us at www.pugentsoundent.com

A�liated With Seattle Children’s Hospital | Northwest Hospital | Swedish-Edmonds Hospital | Swedish - Mill Creek Hospital

Excellence in the care of:Nasal Symptoms and Sinusitis • Hearing Loss and Ear Disease • Balance Disorders

Diagnosis & Treatment of Lumps of the Neck, �yroid & ParathyroidTonsil and Adenoid Problems

Snoring and Sleep Apnea • Voice and Swallowing Di�culties

35January The Mill Creek Influence34 The Mill Creek Influence JanuaryrealestateResource

Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM SqFt

15521 25th Lane SE Woodfern $425,000 69 3,024

15307 33rd Dr SE Tha Parks $459,900 10 2,823

3412 157th Pl SE The Parks $539,950 163 3,627

4720 177th Pl SE Hyde Park $749,000 $743,000 10/31/11 809 3,726

2316 162nd St SE Chatham Park $399,000 $396,000 10/21/11 19 2,423

1716 142nd Pl SE Sunrose $465,000 $460,000 10/27/11 61 3,923

14914 14th Ave SE Juniper $488,000 $488,150 10/24/11 72 3,371

1719 148th St SE Evergreen $550,000 $550,000 10/26/11 17 4,492

14123 24th Dr SE Vine Maple $649,000 $630,000 10/28/11 294 3,600

Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Supplied by Supplied by Charles & Sue Doepp, Brokers RE/MAX Northwest Realtors

15% off our best shutter PLUS free hidden tilt!

Call for your freein home consultation!

425-905-2074www.snokinginteriors.com • 9915 7th ave se everett wa

Custom Shutters

4829D 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

425.771.6434 HearthSideandHome.com

BEST

SELLERGAS INSERT

37January The Mill Creek Influence36 The Mill Creek Influence January neighborhoodNews

From plumbers to roofers, electricians to countertop installers, work-

ing with contractors can be a little daunting. We’re here to help equip

you with the information you need to create a successful home-

owner-contractor relationship. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to

approach every home remodeling project with confidence that it will

go smoothly, or, at the very least, with very few bumps in the road!

Contractor’s Responsibilities Contractorsshouldalwaysprovideadetailedcostbreakdownbeforebeginningworkonyourhome.Priceisofvitalconcernforconsumers,anditwillgoalotmoresmoothlywithnosur-prises.Acleardescriptionofcostswilleliminatemanymisun-derstandingsandconflictsthatcouldoccurotherwise.

Thecontractorshouldkeepyouuptodatewithanychangesthatoccurbyprovidingyouwithadetailedinvoicethroughoutthecourseoftheproject,sothattherearenosurpriseswiththefinalinvoice.

Contractorsshouldprovideyouwithalistofanyandallsub-contractorsandsuppliersthattheyhire.Thisisimportantforinsuranceinformation,shouldtherebeanydamages.

Joint Responsibilities Besurethatyoureceiveasigned,writtencontract.Thiscontractshouldincludethecostbreakdown,schedule&theplans.

Buildarelationship.Ifyouareabletobuildrapportanddevelopagoodrelationshipwithyourcontrac-tor,itismorelikelythattheywillworkhardtomeetyourneeds.

Your Responsibilities Knowwhatyouwant.Developaclearplanofyourproject,andbespecificaboutyourexpectations.Communicationiskey.Ifyouareclearaboutyourexpectations,includingqualityofworkandbudget,itismorelikelythattheywillbemet.

Askquestions!Theoldadageistrue-thereisnostupidques-tion,especiallywhenitcomestoyourhome!Makesureyouareclearoneverythingyouneedtoknow,includingwarrantyinfor-mation,budg-et,andtimelineforcompletingyourproject.

Whentheprojectiscomplete,yourcontractorshouldwalkthroughyourhomewithyoutobesurethateverythingisleftcleanandorderly.Itisagoodideaatthispointtohaveacheck-listthatyouandyourcontractorcangothroughtogether.You’llbeabletoenjoyyourbeautifulhomewitheaseofmind,know-ingthatallofthei’saredottedandthet’sarecrossed!

Tips to TransformationWorking With Contractors

39January The Mill Creek Influence38 The Mill Creek Influence JanuaryneighborhoodNews

Kids BeatKids Humor

What do you tell someone you didn't see at New Year's eve? What is a cow's favorite holiday?I haven't seen you for a year! Moo Years Day!!

Kids Recipe

Ingredients. 1/4cupbutterormargarine. 5cupsminiaturemarshmallows. 1/2teaspoonvanillaextract. 6cupsKELLOGG'S*RICEKRISPIES*cereal. 1poundpreparedwhippedvanillafrosting(approx.). 2cupssweetenedflakedcoconut. 1/2(50gram)barDOVE®MilkChocolate,melted. 200gramsM&M'S®MilkChocolate,PeanutorMintHoli dayMixChocolateCandies. Licoriceropes. Pretzelsticks

DirectionsMeltbutterinalargesaucepansetoverlowheat.Addmarsh-mallows;cook,stirringuntilmeltedandwellblended.Stirinvanilla.Addcereal;stiruntilcoated.

Dividethemixtureandlightlypackintothree250ml(1cup)portions,three125ml(1/2cup)portionsandthree75ml(1/3cup)portions.

Workingquickly,withdamphands,formeachportionintoafirmlypackedroundballwithaslightlyflattenedbottom.Stacktheballs,threehigh,biggesttosmallesttocreatethreefigures.

Spreadathinlayeroffrostingallovereachfigure.Placethecoconutinashallowdish.Rolleachfigureinthecoconutuntilwellcoated.

UsemeltedchocolateandM&M'S®HolidayMixChocolatecandiestocreate'eyes','noses'and'buttons'onthefigures.Wraplicoricearoundthebaseofthesmallestballasa'scarf '.

Gentlypushthepretzelsticksintoeachsideofthemiddleballsfor'arms'.

�e Latest Technology• Computer Guided Implants• Cerec Crowns• ZoomWhitening• Invisalign• Insurance Accepted• Flexible Payment Plans

Caring foryour healthfor over

30 years

@ Dr. Bill Mulliken

16030 Bothell/Everett Highway # 280 Mill Creek, WA 98012Conveniently located on Bothell/Everett Hwy., near I-5 & I 405

425-225-6334 •

Visit us at www.millcreekdentistry.com


Tuesday, January 10 Family Dodge Ball Night Where: Columbia Athletic Club Silver Lake, 505 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208When: 6:00pm – 8:00pmGatorade and light snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, January 11 (Reservation deadline January 6)“Secrets of the Pros for Your Interior Plants” by Maggie Green from GreenStone Designs Maggie will talk about creative containers and new ways to use common household items to display your plants. She will also share her secrets about how to stage and arrange potted contain-ers, ways to keep plants healthy at home, and bring examples of the latest and greatest interior plants.

LocalEvents LocalEvents

Januaryl o c a l e v e n t s

Friday, January 13 David Hidalgo & Louie Perez Where: Edmonds Center for the ArtsWhen: 7:30pmDavid and Louie started writing songs together when they were in high school, long before they were in Los Lobos. Their recent CD is a collection of unreleased recordings celebrating 40 years of writ-ing together. Tickets $35-$40. Youth $15.For more information: www.ec4arts.org

Friday, January 13 – Sunday, January 15 SJHA Arctic Blast Hockey Tournament Where: Olympic View Arena and Lynnwood Ice CenterSQUIRT 'C'/ATOM 'C' Recreational division tournament. Four game guarantee. For more information: [email protected]

Thursday, January 19 Jake Shimabukuro Where: Edmonds Center for the ArtsWhen: 7:30pmRenowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than only the tradi-tional Hawaiian music with which it is normally associated. Tickets $35-$40, $15 youth. For more information: www.ec4arts.org

Monday, January 23 Cascade Symphony presents Rachmaninoff's Second Where: Edmonds Center for the ArtsWhen: 7:30pmRachmaninoff's Second; Sibelius/Rossini/Gershwin/Rachmaninoff. Anastasia Solomatina, pianist Tickets $25, Srs. $20, students $15, youth $10.For more information: www.ec4arts.org

Saturday, January 28 Groundfrog Day in SnohomishWhere: Town of SnohomishWhen: 11:00am – 1:00pmFREE. Sixth annual celebration, in which Snohomish Slew, the Frogtastic Frognosticator, scoops Pennsylvania's groundhog Punx-sutawney Phil by announcing his weather oracle and frogcast for the coming of spring in the Pacific NW.For more information: www.groundfrogday.org

Saturday, January 28 International Guitar NightWhere: Edmonds Center for the ArtsWhen: 7:30pmThis evening brings together the world's foremost acoustic guitar-ists to perform original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. Tickets $35-$40, youth $15.For more information: www.ec4arts.org

Saturday, January 28 – Sunday, January 29 The Wedding ExpoWhere: Lynnwood Convention CenterSaturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. $15 per ticket or buy one get one free at https://secure.bridesclub.com/seattle/ordertickets.cfm.For more information: http://www.bridesclub.com/bridal-shows/lynnwood-everett-wedding-expo.cfm


Seal itwith Love

SealitwithLoveisacustominvitationandstationeryboutiqueservingclientelenationwide.Itisowner-operatedbyTiffanyBrownofKirkland,WAandHeatherPierceofFlagstaff,AZ.Since2003theyhavecreatedone-of-a-kindcustominvitationsandstationeryincludinggreetingcards,personalstationery,weddinginvitations,savethedates,menus,programs,thankyouandplacecards.SealitwithloveisgettingreadytolaunchacustomlineofstationerythatwillbeavailableonlineandinretailstoresinWashingtonandArizona.

TiffanyandHeatherworkone-on-onewiththeirclientscon-ceptualizing,designingandprintingtheirinvitations,stationeryoreventswag.Theycreateauniqueandpersonalizedexperienceforeachindividualthatreflectstheirstyle,characteroreventtheme.Thepersonalizedtreatmentandone-of-a-kindprintedmaterialstheyproducecancatertoabroadrangeofclientele,fromthemostdemandingandhigh-endclientstothosethatjustwantsomethingsimpleandfun.

neighborhoodNewsneighborhoodNews

Someoftheirlatestworkincludescreatingcustomeventsig-nageandswagforseveralSeattle-basedbusinessesandnon-profits,includingHighMaintenanceBitch,theMackStrongFoundationandConnectingBordersFoundation.

Theywillprovidepersonalone-on-oneservicetocreatethissamekindofcustomsignage,swagorinvitationsforcorporateandprivateeventsorfundraisers.Formoreinformationcontact Tiffany Brown at (425) 820-5832 www.sealitwithlove.com.

Mention that you saw this in The Mill Creek Influence and receive a 15% discount!

This month we are featuring a beautiful home in Hyde Park. Hyde Park is a gorgeous gated community located on the outskirts of Mill Creek.

HomeMonthof the

1) Furnace Inspection• CallanHVACprofessionaltoinspectyourfurnaceand clean ducts.• Stockuponfurnacefiltersandchangethemmonthly.• Considerswitchingoutyourthermostatforaprogrammable thermostat.• Ifyourhomeisheatedbyahot-waterradiator,bleedthevalves by opening them slightly and when water appears, close them.• Removeallflammablematerialfromtheareasurroundingyour furnace.2) Get the Fireplace Ready

• Caporscreenthetopofthechimneytokeepoutrodents and birds.• Ifthechimneyhasn'tbeencleanedforawhile,callachimney sweep to remove soot and creosote.• Buyfirewoodorchopwood.Storeitinadryplaceawayfrom the exterior of your home.• Inspectthefireplacedamperforproperopeningandclosing.• Checkthemortarbetweenbricksandtuckpoint,ifnecessary.3) Check the exterior, Doors and Windows• Inspectexteriorforcrevicecracksandexposedentrypoints around pipes; seal them.• Useweatherstrippingarounddoorstopreventcoldairfrom entering the home and caulk windows.• Replacecrackedglassinwindowsand,ifyouendupreplacing the entire window, prime and paint exposed wood.• Ifyourhomehasabasement,considerprotectingitswindow wells by covering them with plastic shields.• Switchoutsummerscreenswithglassreplacementsfrom storage. If you have storm windows, install them.4) Check Foundations• Rakeawayalldebrisandediblevegetationfromthefoundation.• Sealupentrypointstokeepsmallanimalsfromcrawlingunder the house.• Tuckpointorsealfoundationcracks.Micecanslipthroughspace as thin as a dime.• Inspectsillplatesfordryrotorpestinfestation.• Securecrawlspaceentrances.5) Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors• Somecitiesrequireasmokedetectorineveryroom.• Buyextrasmokedetectorbatteriesandchangethemwhenday light savings ends.• Installacarbonmonoxidedetectornearyourfurnaceand/or water heater.• Testsmokeandcarbonmonoxidedetectorstomakesure they work.• Buyafireextinguisherorreplaceanextinguisherolderthan10 years.

Welcome to 2012 and the winter months ahead! The following are some great tips for making sure your home has a great new start to the year as well!


Dr. Roger Lucas DDSBoard Certified Pediatric Dentist

Now Accepting New Patients!Infants-18 years old

Mention this ad to receive a free electric toothbrush at your exam

425-774-128518833-B 28th Avenue, Lynnwood

By the Alderwood Mall, in the Shane Company Plaza

Who Knew Going to the DentistCould Be So Much Fun?

Parent Map Golden Teddy 2011’s

Best Kids Dentist Winner

Peopleareoftencompletelyoblivioustothefactthattheyhaveatoenailfungusinfection.Sowhatexactlyarethesymptomsforatoefungusinfection?Iftoenailssufferfromdiscoloration(takingonasicklyyellowappearance),havebecomesensitivetotouch,especiallywhenyoutrytocutthem,orhavebecomemuchthicker,thentheremaybeatoenailfungusinfection.

Therearetreatmentsavailablethatcantreatitquitequicklyandsafely.

Thefirstlineofdefenseistoapplyananti-fungalcreamtotheaffectedarea(s)foraminimumof6months;thisisacrucialfirststep,intendedtoensurethatthefungusdoesnotreturn.Mostofthesecreamsarereadilyavailableoverthecounterandarequitereasonableinprice.Theseanti-fungalcreamscanbeusedtotacklemildtomoderateinfectionsandareapplieddirectlytotheinfectednail.

Beforeusingthesecreamshowever,makesuretoundertakesomebasicprecautions.Makesureyoucarefullyreviewandexaminetheingredientlistbeforepurchasetoensurethatyouarenotallergictoanyoftheingredients.Thoroughlycleanyourhandsandfeetwithwarmwaterandsoap.

Thenexttreatmentismedication,whichistakenorallyandisavail-ablebyprescription.Whilesuchtabletsareextremelyeffectiveindealingwiththeinfection,theyposeanumberofhealthconcerns.Liver,kidneyandevenheartfunctioncanallbemajorlycompro-mised,sosuchadecisionshouldnotbeundertakenlightlyanddiscussedwithadoctor.Adoctorwillbeabletofullydiscloseanddiscussthepotentialsideeffects.Ifyoustillhavereservationsthenyoumaywanttomakeuseofcreamsinstead.

Thethirdtreatmentisanon-surgicalnailremoval.Ratherthanconductinganoperation,aspecialcreamisusedtoweakenandeventuallydissolvethenail;insodoing,anyandallinfectedtissuewillalsodissolve.Oncethenailandtheinfectedtissuehavebeensafelyremoved,atopicalanti-fungalcreamisthenappliedtotheinfectedareatoensurethatthereisnonastyreturnoftheinfection.Amajorbenefitofthistreatmentisthatisrelativelypainless.

Thefourthtreatmentissurgicalnailremoval.Thisprocedureisdoneifyouhaveasevereorrecurringnailfungusinfection.Justliketheprocessfornon-surgicalremoval,ananti-fungalcreamwillalsobeapplieddirectlyoncetheinfectednailisremoved.

Thefinaltreatmentistoapplysoothingoilsthataredesignedtotrickletotheveryrootsofthefungalinfection,andtheseoilshelptosoftenyournailseverytimeyouapplytheoil,andbestofalltheycanbeusedasapreventativemeasureaswell.So,whenyouapplythesoothingoilseverymorningandeverynight,makesuretoapplyasmallamounttonon-infectednailstopreventtheinfectionspreadingthere.

ArticleSource:www.wellnessarticlelibrary.com

You Should KnowFive Nail Fungus Treatments

Nail fungusisanexceptionallyembarrassingmedicalcomplaintandratherfrustratinglyitisnotreadilytreatable,simplybecausethefungusisdifficulttoreachandthustackle.

Healthliving

Holidays & ObservancesJanuary 2012

1 New Year's Day16 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

206-617-1672 |www.LaughingBuddhaYogaStudio.com 17624 15th Ave SE, #111A | Mill Creek

Laughing Buddha Yoga Studio is a space for transformation. Whether you seek to transform the physical body, practicing quieting the mind or dive deeper into the spirit, we have a class for you. With an expansive schedule of classes, we seek to make yoga available for all students. We currently offer: Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Prenatal, Kids, Mom and Baby, Restorative, Adaptive, Meditation, and Private classes for individuals and groups.

Laughing Buddha Yoga Studio

Healing the Body, Stilling the Mind, Awakening the Spirit

neighborhoodNews


eXaMPLe

LIstInGs

classified adslooking to sell something?

to place a FrEE classified ad, please email [email protected] by the 20th of the month. Please keep in mind that there is a 40 word maximum and the listing will run until you let us know that the item has been sold. We hope you enjoy this service.

HOUSEMATE WANTED: A person who hates sugar to share a house with. Please call The Gingerbread Man at 555-9876 SUITS FOR SALE: I have outgrown many of my clothes. Would make great Halloween costumes. Contact Spiderman at 555-1111 NEIGHBORHOOD REEF SALE: Many of us on Coral Way will be having a reef sale on Friday. If you are interested in participating, find Nemo and let him know. No sharks allowed.

HOUSE SITTING: The Princess and I will be leaving the marsh next month and would like someone to watch over the place. If anyone other than Donkey is interested, call Shrek at 555-5555

BRIDGE FOR SALE: I’ve decided to retire from the business and sell the Brooklyn Bridge up in New York. Price negotiable, must pickup. Call Tony at 550-5000

FREE TO GOOD HOME: Skunk family raised from an abandoned litter in our backyard. Absolutely adorable crea-tures! Must take whole lot, glands still intact. Call 555-7772

classifiedads

couponSection

I & IIFAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

(Everett & Mill Creek)

One coupon per person. Coupons may not be combined with any other o�er. Cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons. Not valid for to-go orders.

Valid at Everett & Mill Creek locations. Daily Specials not included.

10% OFF of Entire BillValid every day!

Ask about ourcatering service& party trays!

Totem Hill Plaza | (425) 825-9323 | [email protected] 120th Ave NE, Suite C Kirkland, WA 98034

Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or discountsExpires

May 31, 2012

your orderof $100 or more$10 off

Go to www.dinnersready.comEnter code D011-061JD on the payment page

advertiseHerewww.n2pub.comJohn Stieber Orthodontics1025-153rd Street SE Suite 102

Mill Creek, WA 98012

Serving Mill Creek for over 30 years…One Smile at a Time!

W h e r e G r e a t S m i l e s B e g i n Orthodontics

Innovation in

Orthodontic Examination

Smile Evaluationsor

425.745.6322 | www.jwstieber.com | [email protected]

oMill Creeki n f l u e n c e

the PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE PAIDWILMINGTON NC

PERMIT NO. 40

Russell’s Restaurant &Russell Lowell Catering

425.486.40723305 Monte Villa Pkwy Bothell, WA 98021

www.RussellLowell.com

Simple, Done Well

The Mill Creek Influence January 2012 Issue

Business

penny creek elementary425

creek womens clubhttp

creek senior centerdisclaimer

creek public library425

creek animal control425

creek country club425

silver lake elementary425

woodside elementary425