Women In Business - The Sierra Reader

2015
AAA Automobile Club .............................................................2
Alex Printing ...............................................................................5
Ann Marie’s Home Boutique...................................................3
Ben Franklin Crafts ...................................................................4
Browns Town Campground/Museum/Cafe ........................11
Chalfant Mercantile ...................................................................8
Cobwebs Antiques ....................................................................9
Dreamy Dresses ........................................................................2
Eastside Sports.........................................................................10
Inyo Mono Association for the Handicapped ......................7
Julie’s Grooming.......................................................................11
Our Water Works Car Wash................................................11
Pampered Pooches....................................................................6
Phillips Aesthetic Dermatology ..............................................4
Rite Way Pool & Spas..............................................................12
Range & River Books .............................................................11
Sierra Reader & El Sol...............................................................6
Sierra Resort Property Management..................................10
TJ’s Firing Line ............................................................................6
Vitality Wellness Center...........................................................9
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Dreamy Dresses:
An expression of passion
J
ulie Thomas' daughter thought her
mother waved a magic wand and
created a dreamy dress for a special occasion at school—out of virtually
nothing. At least that is what the daughter
thought, when she went to bed thinking
she didn't have a dress for her school's special event. But, Julie knew better. A seamstress for many years in Mexico, sewing
uniforms for school children, dresses for
special events, and clothing for the family,
Julie was not a newcomer to making something beautiful from almost nothing. Working magic with fabric is Julie's passion.
Today, Julie is helping customers put
patches on uniforms, sewing matching hol-
• Dresses for all occasions •
• Hemming • Zippers •
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
103 N. Main St. • 760-920-4636
Julie Thomas, Seamstress
of Many, Magical Creations
iday dresses for a young family, tailoring
and altering clothing for customers, and
laying out unique fabrics for holiday shoppers to mix and match for special party attire. She's smiling from ear-to-ear, and
says, “I love to come to my shop, and work
on my machines. It's comforting.”
A life-long pursuit of sewing has
brought Julie to Bishop's Main Street, and
a side-business as a Princess House (a direct-buy, housewares, and home décor
company) representative too. She's busy
placing patterns on fall-colored fabrics,
and searching for good deals on more holiday notions and prints. And, she adds,
her husband encouraged her to open the
shop, and try for her own successes in the
Dreamy Dresses business.
PRINCESS HOUSE®
Independent Consultant
Julie Thomas
760-920-4636
mariathomasl@princesshouse.com
bendiciones03no@hotmail.com
DISCOVER
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Travel
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Anne Marie’s Home Boutique & Body and Soul Salon
invite you to a
WISHLIST PARTY
Friday, November 20 • 4-8 p.m.
Specials and Discounts
Leave the men and kids, you and your girlfriends are invited to our exclusive 1st ever ladies night out Christmas
Wishlist Party! Come join us at Anne Marie’s and at Body & Soul Salon for wine and hors d’oeuvres while shopping
with your girlfriends and making wishlists for your family and friends! Get what you really want this Christmas
Anne Marie’s
HOME BOUTIQUE
A
Check out our brand new website for online
shopping & wedding registries
www.annemarieshomeboutique.com
nne Maries would like to say a big thank you to all of our customers for their continued support year after year. We are stocked
to the brim
for the holiday season
and can't wait to share
it all with you! We
have tons of wonderful
candles to fill your
house with the scents
of the holidays. Our
baby section is overflowing with adorable
items including bath
robes,socks, blankets,
stuffed animals, books
and a massive amount
of bibs and onesies! We
have lots of beautiful
holiday table linens
and all the dish ware
to match it with! And
we aren't sure where
we are going to put all
of our Christmas items
but we will sure find a
place! We can't wait to
see you all for our
Sara (left) and Robin
womens wish list party
and don't forget about our holiday open house on Saturday December 12th!
336 N. Main St. • Bishop, CA • 760-872-4433
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Ben Franklin Crafts
Quality Products & Service
since 1978
2015
Phillips Aesthetic
DERMATOLOGY
With Light... comes natural beauty
Michael Phillips, MD • Gloria Phillips, RN
LASER SERVICES: Photo Facials, Hair Removal
Vein Reduction • Botox and Dermal Fillers
Michael Phillips, MD
Gloria Phillips, RN
The Solution Center –
“People Arrive Happy and Leave Happy”
G
Adrienne Gillespie
B
en Franklin in Bishop first opened its doors on December 10, 1958 as the only
variety store in this area. The store sold everything from parakeets & turtles
to baby diapers & hardware supplies. As more stores opened in Bishop, Ben
Franklin gradually changed to a complete arts & crafts store.
Today, the store has been owned by Mike & Adrienne Gillespie for the last 20 years.
Ben Franklin boasts a complete fabric department with sewing notions, a large yarn
& needlework section, a custom frame shop & tons of scrapbooking supplies.
We've recently added a huge art section with new kids activities, a party & costuming
supplies and more leatherworking than any other store in the area.
You will still find all your old favorites too! Estes rockets, wood & paint of all kinds,
beading & the largest cake & candy decorating assortment anywhere.
Thinking of sprucing up your home? We carry everything you need to make flower
arrangements including baskets, ribbon, for & wreath forms for all seasons.
The next time you visit Bishop be sure to come in & check out our fun store. You'll be
glad you did !!
Fabric • Yarns • Custom Frame Shop •
Scrapbooking Supplies • Huge Art Selection • Kidʼs Activities
Party & Costuming Supplies • Leatherworking • Beading
And Largest Cake & Candy Decorating Assortment
162 N. Main St. • Bishop
760-873-4183
loria Phillips RN, and her husband, Michael Phillips MD created
Phillips Aesthetic Dermatolgy two years ago. Dr. Phillips medically
evaluates each new patient in consultation with Gloria, and Gloria
provides the treatments. They felt there was a need locally for these services
and are proud to provide them for the Eastern Sierra. They provide Laser skin
treatments, Botox injections, Dermal fillers and are now offering Chemical
Peels and Derma Planing. Laser services available include: laser hair removal,
leg vein treatments, treatment of age spots and broken facial capillaries. They
have added fractional laser to their services which can treat surgical scars,
stretch marks, acne scarring and fine lines and wrinkles.
"The results make people feel better about themselves and giving people
that confidence is very rewarding," says Gloria.
Dr. Phillips and Gloria would like to thank the community for their support
and confidence. Both Dr. Phillips and Gloria are available for questions and
all initial consultations are free!
COUPON
15% OFF
FIRST LASER
TREATMENT
407 W. Line St. Suite #7
Bishop, CA 93514
760-937-4858
PhillipsAestheticDermatology.com
Alex PRINTING
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WHO IS ALEX PRINTING... Alex Printing has been established in Californiaʼs Owens
Valley for more than 30 years. We have built our reputation on quality and on-time delivery.
Over the years, we have grown in all areas of design, printing and finishing, and supply
printing and graphics for most everything: business forms, brochures, envelopes, tickets
and more. We also offer vinyl and digital graphics for banners, flags, windows, doors
and vehicles, as well as full color brochures, rack cards, business cards, large posters
and displays.
Our full-service graphics department can create designs for everything from the very simple to complex full-color campaigns and packages. Our complete bindery department offers all types of finish work, including die-cutting, folding numbering, perforating and
padding. At Alex Printing, we take your project from concept to completion!
Orders are processed the same day as received! At Alex Printing, we are very big on communications and respond quickly to your
phone calls, faxes and emails. And because of the varied and customized needs of our customers, we always respond personally.
Call us for help – we will cheerfully answer any and all questions you may have!
Sincerely,
Alex and Debi Yerkes
Alex & Debi
Graphic Designs • Printing • Copies & More
BANNERS – SIGNS
www.alexprint.com
163 N. MAIN STREET • BISHOP • 760-873-8650
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Pampered Pooches
Expert Grooming
Clean Boarding
Facilities
Call
Roberta Carlson
for appointment
760-872-7387
Millpond Equestrian Center
Sawmill Road • Bishop
T
eri Jo Felkel's automotive repair and smogging business is
growing beyond her wildest expectations, and she's hap‐
pily smiling, saying she's "slammed" with work. Her
Bishop business, TJ's Firing Line, started 2 years ago, and "word of
mouth" is adding customers every week. Felkel likes her job, likes
working on Subarus, meeting new customers, and seeing the re‐
paired autos roll out of the shop with satisfied car owners. She's
been "learning the ropes" of the automotive repair and smogging
business, and says the laws and regulations (especially about smog
certificates) are ever‐changing.
We would like to thank our friends and
neighbors for the advertising and
friendship we continue to receive.
Noe and Donna Gadea
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Sierra Training and reSourceS ServiceS
“Moving ahead reaching For the Stars”
IMAH’s Sierra Thrift Mall and
IMAH’s Sierra Training and
Resource Services
thank you for your
thoughtfulness and donations.
Beth Himelhoch
Administrator, Executive Director
A Little History on IMAH/Sierra Thrift Mall
Inyo‐Mono Association for the Handicapped (IMAH), a non‐profit
501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1972 by a group of concerned
parents and community members.
Since its inception IMAH has continued to take bold actions and has
overcome its struggle to survive. IMAH has become a concrete organ‐
ization providing solid programs and services that meet the needs of
the developmentally disabled adults who live in Inyo and Mono Coun‐
ties, In fact, IMAH is the only day program that serves this special pop‐
ulation in the two county area.
IMAH has many programs, it’s not just what you see here. While our
Thrift Store is our oldest running program, IMAH has come up with
many different and new programs in our 43 years of being open.
Workshop / Day Program
Program includes a host of components including independent liv‐
ing skills classes, work adjustment training, pre‐vocational training and
self‐advocacy training. We use the store as our training ground each
client works in the store and earns a pay check. Part of the day program
is recreational days. These days happen once a week on Thursday and
we go all over the community and even beyond.
Supported Living Services (SLS)
This program allows a client to live on their own in an apartment or
home of their choice. We provide support staff that helps in their every‐
From Left: Brianna Randall, Debra Lindamen, Misty Andreas, Jenny Park,
Sarah Raley Sardra Marquez, Vanessa Martinez, Adelina Rico
day needs like shopping, cleaning, doctor appointments and many
other things. Our staff is there to support them and we provide as
much support as needed. Some Clients may need 24 hour support
while others only need an hour or two a day or a week.
Other opportunities include:
• Work Opportunities Program WOP
• Community Integration CIT
• Transportation
When you shop at IMAH or donate your gently used items you are
not just donating them to a thrift store, you are helping to enrich the
lives of our clients who are sometimes forgotten about in our society.
Each and every donation you donate or dollar you spend goes to help
one of our many programs here at IMAH.
Thank you for your support without you this wouldn’t be possible!
INYO MONO ASSOCIATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED
All proceeds benefit IMAHʼs Adults Who are Developmentally Disabled
371 S. Warren St., Bishop, CA • 760-873-8691
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Happy Customers and Family Bring Smiles
Candice Kile: Chalfant Mercantile
Cook, Parent and Volunteer Firefighter
T
he satisfaction of having customers happy” is what feeds Candice
Kile's smile, as she fixes home-styled menu items for the Chalfant
Mercantile, stocks the convenience store, takes care of propane customers, does the bookkeeping, and prepares the Merc's very popular weekend
dinner specials. She's had as many as three full-time jobs / businesses, and
that's not including her super-busy schedule with the kids (she's a hockey
mom), and family. “My whole family's in business,” she notes, so she comes by
her super-powers through experience, and lots of it.
As for the work-life balance, she “sets boundaries. Keeping time set aside
for family, and trying to make the most of my time while I'm working.” The
happy customers and appreciative community members remind her everyday
why she's in business, with her husband. She is also a volunteer firefighter (for
past three years) with the Chalfant Valley Fire Department, and she recently
helped out residents during the flooding in Chalfant.
The Merc and bar have a faithful following of neighbors and travelers, who
stop for pre-made breakfast burritos, or make a regular lunch-time and dinner
stop for the daily specials, pie, bread pudding, hot coffee, beer on tap, and good
company. Kile notes the Merc will expand in the spring, with an outside patio
area, live music, and local band members who will offer guitar sessions /
classes. The store also features handmade soaps, jewelry, and candy from
many local residents. It's a “really busy” place /cafe / store / gas stop, and she
serves up a mean prime rib or steak too!
Bar • Grill • Gas Station
Come Enjoy Our Famous
Hamburgers and Delicious Food!
HOURS:
GRILL: 11 A.M. - 8 P.M. • STORE: Mon-Fri. 7:30 A.M. - 8 P.M. • SAT.-SUN. 9 A.M. - 8 P.M.
4750 Highway 6 • Chalfant Valley, CA
760-873-4645
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Antiques in a Home-Like Place
We specialize in antiques, gifts,
books, jewelry, fishing items, china
tea cups, silver tea sets, purple
glass, bottles, glassware, kitchen
items, clairs closet, vintage clothing, hats, children’s items, furniture, clocks, watches, western
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items, linenes, artwork, mosaics,
crystals, phones, watches, cameras, knives, military
items, oil lamps, yard art, and much, much more! A
fun hour or two is what you’ll spend when you are
in the store. So much to see for a price everyone can
afford.
Vitality
Wellness Center
A
re you looking for a place that offers solutions to your health needs? Vitality Wellness Center offers a variety of holistic health options to help
you regain your health and live in optimal wellness. We specialize in gastrointestinal problems, detoxification programs, women’s health, disease prevention, nutritional therapy, fertility and pregnancy, pain management, natural
weight loss, food & environmental allergies and graceful aging solutions.
We also give you respect, caring, competence, and plenty of time. You will be
supported in every way and your options will all be carefully explained. You will
enjoy the best of care, from the first phone call through every visit and follow-up.
Our quality, professional staff offers services from Colon Hydrotherapy, Women’s
Wellness, Iridology, Massage Therapy, Herbal and Nutritional Support, Midwifery
and Doula Support, and Holistic Wellness Consultations. Call us at (760) 873-3306
for more information or to make an appointment.
(Pictured from left to right; Kristi McKee, Dawn Briggs, Sherry Moore, and Jessica
VonFeldt)
187 May Street • Bishop • www.VitalityWellnessBishop.com • 760-873-3306
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Sierra Resort
Property Management
SALES & LONG TERM LUXURY RENTALS
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
Maggie Larson
Owner, Broker
(760) 937-4502
BRE: Lic # 01503976
Serving Inyo & Mono Counties
www.SierraResortRealEstate
Maggie’s HGTV show “Shared Paradise”
Maggie’s Wikipedia page “Mammoth Lakes Real Estate”
Life has been quite the journey for Maggie
Larson, owner and broker of Sierra Resort Property Management. Raising 5 beautiful children
ranging from 13 to 27, and sole proprietor of her
company hard work, dedication and perseverance is the core of her being. Larson’s heart,
soul and vision coupled with 15 years of full
property management experience warrants
Sierra Resort Property Management as the
leader in luxury long term rentals helping over
60 homeowner’s reach their property investment goals in Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding areas.
As the real estate market is becoming more
sophisticated and challenging, property owners
need a professional that understands the current market and values. Maggie’s extensive
knowledge of all the area’s developments and
neighborhoods can help you find the perfect tenant for your property.
For property owners, Sierra Resort Property
Management is Mammoth’s leading longterm
luxury rental specialist and represents residential properties to fit everyone’s needs. Acting as
the liaison between owner and tenant, Sierra
Resort Property Management works on your behalf to provide full service management.
Maggie states, “I understand that different
properties have different needs so my approach
is flexible and innovative. I founded Sierra Resort Property Management with the vision of
creating a management team with experience,
a great work ethic and unsurpassed profession-
Eastside Sports
E
astside Sports is a mountain shop that is dedicated to providing a staff
with high quality customer service and product knowledge for a wide array
of products. We aim to please both our local customers and those traveling
from all over the globe who come to enjoy all the things the Eastern Sierra has to
offer.
Chris
Iversen
started working at
what
was
then
Wheeler and Wilson
Boot the fall of 1988,
having moved to the
area to be closer to
climbing and hiking.
Several years later the
store’s name changed
to Eastside Sports. By
the mid 1990s Chris
was helping to run the
store as general manager
and
buyer;
twenty-seven years
Chris Iversen (left), Natasha Sevilla, and Sue Martin.
after turning in that
1988 job application
she, with co-owner and husband Todd Vogel, is now the owner of the store, having
bought the business from James and Kay Wilson the fall of 2012.
Chris has a staff of twelve and nearly thirty years experience with the business.
She says “one aspect of running a store that might surprise people is that at any
given time I’m writing orders for products that won’t show up for at least a year or
more; choosing what our customers might want that far in advance, out of the myriad high quality offerings that are on the market, is a constant challenge.” Chris
travels at least four times a year to attend buying shows. She says an additional
challenge is the gender bias in the outdoor industry. “It’s slowly changing”, she says,
“but the industry has long been male dominated, both at the manufacturing side of
things and who owns the stores”.
When not running the shop Chris enjoys gardening, hiking, climbing, bird watching and catering to her dog’s every whim.
alism. I believe I have succeeded. My company
boasts many years of valuable real estate experience while offering advanced marketing techniques to aid my client’s in marketing their
investments.” As hands on owner & broker,
Maggie is an expert in the field of long-term
rentals. Her expertise, excellent customer service, integrity and ability to match the right tenants with properties has made her one of the
most highly regarded property managers in the
area.
“My goal is to give owners and tenants a
great experience by utilizing my years of experience with my property management expertise. I want to ensure that my Team who has
management as the primary focus of my business is caring for my client’s investments.
While my company is of significant size I have
not lost my ability to provide extraordinary individualized customer service. You can take
great comfort in knowing that my experience is
your success.”
For more information regarding real estate
sales or property management in Mammoth
Lakes or the surrounding areas contact Maggie
Larson Mammoth toll free (855) GOMAGGIE
or email ML@MaggieLarson.com Visit Maggie’s
website all the listings for sale and rentals
available at www.SierraResortRealEstate.com
Check out Maggie’s show on HGTV “Shared
Paradise” and Maggie’s Wikipedia page: “Mammoth Lakes Real Estate”
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Julie’s Grooming
Julie and Hayley
would like to thank
all our friends and
customers for the
great support we
have had through
the years in business. Come in and
say Hi.
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Wednesday
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•
Thursday
Pick up &
Deliver $20
Call Jenifer
872-2070
•
Auto Detailing
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Shirley Beery
551 West Line St
760-873-3441
Books, Books, and More
“I do believe something
very magical can happen
when you read a good
book.” J.K. Rowling
At Range & River
Books, the magical can
happen every day.
Owner Diane Doonan
and her staff continually
stock the shelves with
the literary treasures of
Owens Valley residents,
so browsing the used
book aisles is never the
same experience twice.
Artwork by local artists,
special new books, gift
items, Cascade Glacier
premium ice cream, seasonal items, organic and
Diane Doonan
locally crafted teas, and
coffee, all add to your shopping and browsing opportunities. “Our emphasis is on the books, both fiction and nonfiction, and the art that make our
region unique and wonderful, but the
joy of literature is that it brings the
world to your hands. You can find the
world in our shop. And Ice Cream. Really good Ice Cream.” For news and updates, check the website at
www.RangeandRiverBooks.com
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• CAFE •
1 Mile South of Bishop on HWY 395 • (760) 873-8522
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Waterslide and Bouncy
Castle Rental!
Fun For All Ages!!
Great entertainment for the family!
–– For Any Occasion ––
Thank you for your support since January 1, 2011
RITE WAY POOL & SPAS
137 East Line Street
760-873-7727
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