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Leading a foundation to the futureSnoqualmie Valley Hospital Marketing Director Jill Green has been named as the Hospital Foundation’s executive director. See what the future holds for her, the hospital and the foundation, page 13.

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Look insideWomen are hard at work throughout the Snoqualmie Valley, in corporate offices large and small, in retail

and in service, as independent consultants and professional caregivers. All of them, though, are caretakers in their efforts to support their customers, and their fellow business

community members. Meet just a handful of these amazing, dedicated caretakers inside these pages. Learn what motivates them

(hint: it’s always about people), what inspires them and what’s ahead. Celebrate their awards, (pages 16 and 17), their advances, and their endurance (page 12).

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Since 1986, North Bend’s Cathy Strohl has been providing care for people with dementia and people transitioning out of the hospital at Providence Marianwood Nursing Home in Issaquah.

Strohl, a lifelong North Bend resident, had become disillu-sioned with her work in admin-istration and wanted to find something more fulfilling.

She had taken care of a num-ber of family members in poor health and realized she greatly enjoyed helping people.

Strohl was hired as a nursing assistant at the newly opened Providence Marianwood Nursing Home in November of 1986. In January, only a few months after starting at the nursing home, Strohl helped to open the nursing home’s spe-cial care unit for patients with dementia, which operated until 2012.

Difficult work, but rewarding

In addition to the physical treatment given to patients, staff had to work with the mental health of their patients. Strohl said it was difficult but ultimate-ly very rewarding.

“There is the mental health issue with dementia care, they don’t remember, their short-

term memory is pretty shot but their long-term is still intact,” she said.

“That’s really hard for families to deal with, we not only had patients to deal with but family members as well.”

Strohl explained that working with both the patients and their families felt like a community working together to help those in need.

“I liked that aspect. It made it very family oriented to me. The unit was a big family and the family members were a part of that family with the patients and nurses,” she said.

“That’s where my heart really is, I would probably still be doing that.”

Transition in caregivingThe special care unit was

shut down in early 2012 due to trends of the industry suggest-ing that these patients would be better served as part of the gen-eral population instead of being in a nursing home, Strohl said.

The special care unit was then converted into a transi-tional care unit to work with patients who were ready to leave the hospital, but still not ready to go home and resume their normal activities.

Strohl said this adjustment was challenging in a very dif-ferent way from dementia care. Every patient was different and had different needs from a

dementia patient.“You have people who have

joint replacements, heart issues, breathing issues, all sorts of issues, there is a lot more diffi-culty involved,” she said. “They are too high functioning for the hospital but not ready to go home yet so they come here to get back on their feet.”

Strohl spent some time working in that unit before

moving to other departments, like the medical records department, within Providence Marianwood.

‘Called to do this work’She described herself as a

jack-of-all-trades as she got involved with many different aspects of the nursing home.

She worked in one unit for so long, she eventually was

offered the position of admis-sions clerk, where she works today.

Strohl reflected on her time at Providence Marianwood and concluded that she stayed there for 30 years because of the work, but also because of the people, which was an important factor for her.

“I think the best thing I can say is I think I was called to do this work, it’s what I was designed to do,” she said. “I had no idea that I would ever stay in any job longer than 10 years and to realize I’ve been here for 30 years…

“The reason I stayed is because it’s a family, we function as a family, we know each other very well and we support each other.”

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30 years in health care

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Cathy Strohl poses for a picture with coworker Leshni Maharaj. Strohl, of North Bend, recently celebrated 30 years working at Providence Marianwood Nursing Home in Issaquah, including almost 25 years in the nursing home’s special care unit for patients with dementia, a job she said she’d still be doing today if the unit were still operating.

By EVAN PAPPASStaff Reporter

North Bend nursing assistant Cathy Strohl reflects on a career of helping others

“It made it very family oriented to me. The unit was a big family and the (patients’) family

members were a part of that family.” Cathy Strohl,

Longtime nursing assistant at Providence Marianwood’s special care unit for patients with dementia

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The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organi-zation created to fund projects for the hospital itself, has voted Jill Green to the executive director position. Green has worked for four years as the hospital’s public information officer and market-ing director.

As the executive director, Green leads the board of direc-tors in funding capital projects for the hospital. Started in 2006, the foundation’s board of directors is made up of 11 members from the community including Kevin Hauglie, Jay Rodne, Ryan Roberts, and Steve Weaver.

The board organizes fundrais-ers and events to support the projects designed to improve the hospital and is currently working on gift shop and garden project for the new building.

“As far as the projects go, we are working on a healing garden. The idea is to promote health and recovery for patients, a sanctu-ary where they can go outside in peace with their family mem-bers. One part we are working on is bricks that people can get engraved, whether it’s a family name or a memorial for some-one,” Green said.

“The other project is our gift shop. That should be ready at the end of July. It will have things like cards, local artists. We haven’t finalized the inventory but it will have a local flair.”

While the gift shop is only a month away from completion, the garden is still in the plan-ning phase. Green said the foun-dation is in talks with Absher Construction, the company that built the hospital, to design the plans. The garden was planned for development since 2014, but has taken longer than other projects to get started.

“The gift shop is a newer idea. If

you think about a healing garden it involves benches, trees, land-scaping, it’s not necessarily that it will take longer but it’s about getting the design and plans in place,” Green said. “I am very excited for that. It’s going to be a fantastic addition to the hospital and it’s going to be a unique draw for community members.”

Working with the hospital

Before starting public relations work for the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Green was the sales manager for the Issaquah Press for seven years. Through that job she found her way to Snoqualmie.

“I met with Rodger (McCollum,

the former CEO of the hospi-tal), I was his sales rep. I got to know him and he knew that I had a good work ethic and follow

through,” Green said. “I have a journalism background, he told me about this new position they wanted to write articles, manage the website and handle the ad campaign. I felt this was a good fit for me.”

Balancing rolesStarting in 2012 as the hospital’s

public information officer, Green worked with Fritz Ribary, who was then the marketing director. When Ribary left the position in 2012, Green was promoted to marketing director. Now she han-dles the marketing side of the hos-pital and manages the foundation.

”I manage the website, write all of the press releases, manage media relationships, come up with flyers and advertising campaigns and plan those, and maintain our branding consistently,” she said. “I thrive on being busy and the chal-lenge of the next exciting thing, and even when I worked for the Press I was juggling 30 different jobs at the time. You have to be precise, organized and detailed. I thrive in that environment.”

When former executive director Eric Kaltenbacher left the founda-tion in 2014, Tom Parker, then COO of the hospital considered Green for the role. Kaltenbacher developed a five-year strate-gic plan for the foundation and Green worked with him to revise the plan in 2014, including a fun-draising golf tournament.

“When Eric was here in 2014 he put together a five-year stra-tegic plan,” Green said. “So there are plans to add new events and new fundraising opportunities, the healing garden and the golf tournament are the main ones they want to focus on.”

Green is very thankful for her colleagues who collaborate and work with her on her various projects.

“The great thing is the people that I work with,” she said. “I‘ll have marketing meetings and they are just so willing to dive in and give me ideas on what they can see the patients need and I don’t feel alone at all, we all col-laborate and work together. To make sure people know about (the hospital) and come here.”

By EVAN PAPPASStaff Reporter

Hospital marketing director becomes executive director of hospital foundation

Courtesy Photo

Jill Green is the new Executive Director of the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation.

“I thrive on being busy and the challenge

of the next exciting thing, and even when I worked for the Press

I was juggling 30 different jobs at the

time.”Jill Green,

marketing and communications directorSnoqualmie Valley Hospital

File Photo

The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation is planning to open a gift shop in the hospital in July and is working on a long term healing garden project.

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Koenig receives state service award for work with Old Friends Club

Old Friends Club Founder and Executive Director Karen Koenig recently received a Service Recognition Award from the Washington State Association of Senior Centers.

WSASC Board President Teri Burke, of Redmond Senior Center, presented the award to Koenig at a lunchtime gathering at Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation, June 13, with members of the center and Old Friends Club in atten-dance.

The Service Recognition Award is given for a pro-gram, service or event that is creative, meets a specific community need, is on the cutting edge of a recent trend, solves a community problem or highlights the special nature of the com-munity, a center or the peo-ple it serves.

Koenig was nominated for the award because of her immediate and compas-sionate response to fami-lies in need of memory care when the Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation had to close its long-running Adult Day Health program last year.

As the former coordina-tor for that program, Koenig was familiar with the popu-lation and the community and center members who had given their support over the years.

She quickly got to work,

assessing needs and cor-ralling resources, which resulted in the creation of the Old Friends Club. The new group opened in September 2015, just a few weeks after the closure of the ADH program. Koenig worked with a local church, Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ, to secure a meeting place just steps away from the senior center.

For the last several years, Koenig has been a cham-pion for those experiencing dementia and other memo-

ry issues, and has served as a vital resource and support for their caregivers.

She continues to gather donations, hold fundraisers and donates much of her own time and resources. Through this adventure, her talks with caregivers, and her relationships with the Alzheimer’s Association, Evergreen Health, the senior center and others, she has realized a deep need in much of the state for this kind of care, which is not usually provided by nurs-

ing facilities, adult group homes or most senior centers. Old Friends Club members meet two or three days a week, engaging in social activities.

Koenig has worked in the field of geriatrics and memory care for just about five years. With this new endeavor, she has made an

incredible difference for seniors and their families and is working to change and improve the way people with dementia are treated.

When accepting the award, Koenig spoke in a soft voice spoke about the legacy of Sno-Valley Senior Center’s former Adult Day Health program, its

staff and supporters, and thanked the community for their continued support of this population.

Koenig continues to grow this program and will open a second site in Kirkland-Redmond on July 12.

For more information, visit www.oldfriendsclub.org.

Courtesy Photos

Teri Burke of Redmond Senior Center, left, congratulated Karen Koenig, founder and executive director of Old Friends Club, on receiving a service recognition award from the Washington State Association of Senior Centers June 13.

Karen Koenig joins the activities at a meeting of the Old Friends Club, for people with conditions causing memory loss, such as dementia.

By AMY SASSENBERGContributing Writer

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Nela Cumming, Executive Director, exemplifies the strong ties that the women and men of Encompass have with the communities of the Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, Sammamish, and the greater Eastside. Our vision is a community where all children thrive. At Encompass, we partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. Programs include a nationally-accredited preschool, toddler groups, early intervention and pediatric therapy services, parent coaching, summer camps, parenting workshops, and more. Learn more by visiting our website at www.encompassnw.org

Stephanie FrostFrost Home Team - RE/MAX Integrity

208 Main Ave S, Suite B | North Bend, WA 98065206-391-5298 | stephanie@frosthometeam.comwww.frosthometeam.comStephanie Frost has been creating relationships and providing full service real estate services to clients for over 15 years. Her BA in Psychology from the University of Washington provides strong negotiation skills, as well as, insight and guidance in successfully working with all of the di� erent people in a transaction.

Meet Our Team: Stephanie Frost: Team Lead/Traditional Buyers & Sellers, Liz Palmer: Broker/Realtor, Jenna Hansen: Transaction Coordinator

Stephanie’s family has lived in North Bend for over 11 years. Originally from a small town in Minnesota, they felt that North Bend was the perfect � t. From a builder/developer family, real estate is in her blood. Liz grew up in Snoqualmie Valley and currently lives in North Bend with her husband, Scott and four children. She has been in the real estate industry for 5+ years. Jenna Hansen is a North Bend native and lives in Si View neighborhood with her husband Mike and their four year old son, Reid, and one on the way. Jenna has

worked with Frost Home Team for 7+ years but has worked in the real estate industry for 10+ years. Trust, Communication and Respect is Frost Home Team’s motto as they rely on these ingredients to establish lifelong relationships with all of their clients.

insight and guidance in successfully working with all of the di� erent people in a transaction.

Stephanie McMahonThe Cleaning Authority

125 E North Bend Way | North Bend, WA 98045425.292.9643 | tca.eastside@gmail.comhttp://www.thecleaningauthority.com/northbend

Stephanie McMahon is lifelong Snoqualmie Valley resident and, co-owner of The Cleaning Authority, a family-owned residential cleaning service. Stephanie is very involved in their church, family, community and local worthy causes such as One Voice, Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation, Children’s Hospital, Cleaning for a Reason and the Food Bank. With their house cleaning business they take pride in quality, service, communication with customers and their professional house cleaning sta� . “We work very hard to provide a high quality and, professional residential cleaning service at a fair price” All of their professional housecleaners are fulltime employees with workers compensation and liability insurance covered. The Cleaning Authority provides all the environmentally-responsible cleaning supplies needed to clean your most prized possession - your home. They are committed to using Green Seal Certi� ed® chemicals, micro� ber cloths and HEPA � ltration vacuums throughout your home. Training, supervision, inspections and quality management are the keys to their success and satisfaction is

guaranteed on every clean! For a free estimate visit them online at http://www.thecleaningauthority.com/northbend

Snoqualmie ValleyBEST OF 2012-2016

The Cleaning Authority have been voted Best of the Valley 5 years running!

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Robertson opens Rock Steady Boxing affiliate in Carnation

Rock Steady Boxing, an exercise program adapted to people with Parkinson’s disease, and based on training used by boxing pros, is now offered in the Valley. Certified trainer Carol Robertson teaches classes at the Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation.

The program, led by experienced trainers, involves exercises such as stretching, bicycling, running, jumping rope and balancing plus lots of non-contact boxing. Men and women of all ages and abilities can participate.

“We are fortunate to be able to bring this program to Snoqualmie Valley,” said Robertson. For additional information, visit http://snoqualmievalley.rsbaffiliate.com.

The Rock Steady Boxing Method was developed over seven years and launched in 2012. Today, there are 89 Rock Steady Boxing affiliates in 30 states.

Robertson opens Rock Steady BUSINESS BRIEFS

“We have always believed in the Rock Steady Boxing method,” said Rock Steady Boxing, Inc. Executive Director Joyce Johnson. “When evidence began to emerge that our program had a very positive impact on the ‘box-ers’, our mission became clear — to share our knowledge and experience with all people with Parkinson’s.”

CAROL ROBERTSON

Try speed-networking at next Women in Business luncheon

The July luncheon meeting of Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business will feature a speed networking session. The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge.

Building an interconnected group of relationships with others is at the core of a person’s effectiveness both personally and professionally. Speed networking can be another tool in your professional toolkit to con-tribute to your success.

Before the meeting, participants are encouraged to do a little “homework.” Practice a 60-second statement that includes your name, title or occupation, and what you are looking for, such as information, leads, a job or internship.

Also, bring a supply of at least 30 business cards, a pen, notepad, and appointment calendar.

To reserve a spot, visit https://svwib.com.Snoqualmie Valley Women in Business will also host

an after-hours event, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at The Bindlestick in Snoqualmie.

Jody Carr earns achievement award from Safeco Insurance

Jody Carr, agent of Carriage Insurance in North Bend, has received the Safeco Insurance® Personal Lines Achievement Award for 2016.

The award recognizes Carr for her commitment to customer ser-vice and performance. A select group of employees at local inde-pendent insurance agencies across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska are given this honor.

Jody has been working with Carriage Insurance for two years and has become involved in many commu-nity associations and events. She recently joined the board of the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce and will be organizing DoggieStock, a dog-friendly music festival to benefit Valley Animal Partners on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Tollgate Park in North Bend.

JODY CARR

Londi Lindell • Gina Estep Susie Oppedal • Dawn Masko

City of North Bend

211 Main Avenue N | North Bend, WA 98045425-888-1211 | info@northbendwa.govhttp://northbendwa.gov

North Bend’s management team includes three women with plenty of municipal business savvy.Londi Lindell, the City Administrator is responsible for working e� ectively with the Mayor to implement the City Council’s vision and policy and generally run the day to day operations of the city. Londi has over 19 years’ experience in municipal management, and is also a licensed Washington State attorney. Gina Estep, Community and Economic Development Director oversees the city’s planning and building departments and Economic Development. Gina is responsible for the branding and recreational tourism campaign, block party, together with many new outdoor recreation events and other economic development related e� orts. Gina has over 18 years experience as a City Planner and Municipal Manager. Susie Oppedal, City Clerk, serves as the clerk of the City Council providing public access to city records, the administration, and the policy-making processes. Susie also e� ectively manages the city’s contracts, public records requests, claims, special event permits, and central services.Dawn Masko, Assistant City Administrator & Finance Director, is responsible for overseeing the City’s � nances and budget, human resources management, and information technology services. Dawn has over 27 years of experience in municipal government � nance and city management. North Bend is extremely fortunate to have these talented women in municipal leadership positions.

North Bend’s management team includes three women with plenty of municipal business savvy., the City Administrator is responsible for working e� ectively with the Mayor to implement the

City Council’s vision and policy and generally run the day to day operations of the city. Londi has over 19 years’

Linda Stevens • Kelli Bybee • Carol Stevens Riverview Realty, LLC

33410 SE Redmond-Fall City Rd | Fall City, WA 98024425.222.5112 | www.riverviewrealtyllc.comLinda - 425.417.8302 | linda@riverviewrealtyllc.comCarol - 425.638.2615 | carol@riverviewrealtyllc.comKelli - 425.444.8175 | kelli.realestate@gmail.com

As part of the RiverView Realty Team, Linda, Carol and Kelli work closely with their clients providing excellent service with diligence and integrity. Between them, they have a combined 134 years of Snoqualmie Valley Living experience! The brokers at RiverView Realty truly enjoy helping both buyers and sellers with properties in our Valley but certainly don’t limit their business geographically. Locations of their listings and sales have included properties as far north as Burlington, as far south as Elma, as far east as Moses Lake, and as far west as Seattle.GIVE RIVERVIEW REALTY A CALL! Allow them to build a comfortable, fun, and professional relationship with you while helping you achieve your real estate desires, needs, and goals.

Linda Stevens • Kelli Bybee • Carol Stevens

Michele G. PearsonThe Pearson Law Firm, P.S.

165 NE Juniper Street, Suite 200 • | Issaquah, WA 980627425-831-3100 | contact@pearsonlaw� rm.com www.pearsonlaw� rm.com

Expert intervention makes a di� erence. When you want to be represented by legal professionals who are compassionate and experienced advocates, call on Michele Pearson of the Pearson Law Firm. She and her partner, husband Jerry, and their sta� , take a relationship building approach with clients’ medical professionals, insurance companies or governmental agencies. They emphasize communication and accountability with everyone involved. You can feel con� dent that they are tackling the right issue at the right time and using the best tools and expertise available, serving clients throughout the State of Washington, from Bellingham to Battle Ground, from Sequim to Spokane. They are expert in catastrophic injury litigation all the way through trial when required. Pearson Law o� ers free case evaluations. Michele is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), American Association of Justice, and the King County Bar Association.

governmental agencies. They emphasize communication and accountability with everyone involved.

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Finalist

Snoqualmie ValleyBEST OF 2016

Laure Anne WilbertRed Oak Senior Housing

650 East North Bend Way | North Bend, WA 98045425-888-7108 | laureanne@redoakresidence.comredoakresidence.com

Standing by Seniors through good times and bad.Voted Best Senior Care Provider in Snoqualmie Valley since 2004Created to blend the best attributes of the Paci� c Northwest, Red Oak Residence mixes local beauty, service and friendly companionship in order to o� er a smaller, more personal retirement community. Red Oak has 50 spacious independent living apartments, in a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom plans. In addition, assisted living is available. Stop by and take a tour!

Voted Best Senior Care Provider in Snoqualmie Valley

Alisa, Marie & LeesaCHAPLINS NORTH BEND CHEVROLET

106 Main Street | North Bend, WA 98045425.888.0781 | info@yourbusiness.comwww.chaplinschevrolet.com

Chaplins North Bend Chevrolet is a family-run business. Our mission is to embody the spirit and culture of our automakers, and personify the spirit of excellence in our store. Leesa is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service in an uplifting environment where she can efficently and peacefully fulfill the needs of their customers. Marie and Alisa are dedicated to ensuring the dealership’s transactions and accounting are accurate and provided in a transparent manner. The women of Chaplins strive to be the best without compromise and to make a friendly shopping experience for everyone. Customer service is always at the forefront along with a no-pressure sales environment.

FIND NEW ROADS

Left to Right: Alisa, Marie and Leesa

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