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Big Daddy Does It Differently
It didn’t take very long to discover that in my house anyway, Mommy and Daddy were going to do things a little differently. I’m not saying it doesn’t drive me little crazy, either. But this month, as we celebrate the Big Daddy around your house and mine (or the person who plays that critical role) — I’m thinking about how dads seem to be wired just a bit differently than moms. My first instinct has always been to nurture and rescue my babies. It seems stitched right into the DNA of my mama’s handbook. My husband’s urge to provide, protect, and then step away was probably equally as strong. And so began a dance (and often times, clash) that continues to this day even though we’re “seasoned” parents now. (Notice I didn’t say old or tired??) I remember when we brought our first tiny, chirping cherub home, and I jumped every time he cried. Primal, I think. It didn’t bother me to stumble to the crib at 3 a.m., because those Mama Bear signals seemed to just sound off. I was compelled to respond to his cries like a firefighter running toward a burning building. But even then, my husband whispered, “Just wait one minute. See if he settles down.” I learned he didn’t like the crying any more than I did, but something equally as instinctual propelled hubby to plant the seeds of independence, even then. This delicate balance continued. My toddler would fall down and he’d say, “Just a minute, she’s OK.” When it came time for my preschooler to pull on stubborn little socks, he’d advise, “Let him struggle with it for a minute.” It wasn’t that he wouldn’t step in and help when it was really necessary, but he always took a minute to see if my kids could handle it first. When baby # 3 came along and a C-section benched my multitasking wizardry for a few days, he taught the other two to make their own cereal
while I nursed the baby. And to my shock and awe, they did it! And as teens, my husband insisted they learn to clean their rooms, contribute to household chores and earn spending money. Why, they might even get jobs and move out one day! (Bittersweet, admittedly.) And while sometimes I struggle because my husband seems tougher on them, I’m also grateful. Dads do things differently. Of course, some mothers or mentors take on the role of the tough one, and some fathers toggle both roles, too, or are suited better to nurturing. Heroes, in my mind! But generally speaking I think fathers tend to hold their kids to higher standards. You expect your mom’s love, and in some ways, dads make you work a little harder for their praise. Dads encourage kids to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and reach higher than they think is possible. And the best dads I see pass along wisdom that lasts forever. What was the most important lesson your father taught you? For me, it was to my 12-year-old self. I had just started babysitting, and my dad took me aside and coached me to always tell the parent I worked for my hourly rate first. To not just accept what they might give me, but to walk in prepared. And to this day I remember that. It wasn’t easy for me at first, but my dad taught me something about my value, and I retrieve that lesson again and again. I hope my own children remember the nuggets my hubby tried to pass along to them. They may have rolled their eyes too, but I’m betting they’ll hear Big Daddy’s instructions even when they leave (flee?) the nest. A moment when, as my tears well up and my heart starts banging, my husband will be coaching them to make sure the oil gets changed. Well, at least right before the waterworks get to him, too. So Happy Father’s Day, and Viva La Difference!
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Meet the Rosensteins: This Daddy’s The New Cool Written by Diane Meehl Photography Courtesy of Gina Mazzaferro Photography
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ur conversation with the Rosensteins is punctuated by a dog barking, a sheepish little one showing off her pint-size iPad, and praises to her big sister as she pushes a tiny neon-pink bike around us as we talk. Seems even when your dad’s a passionate tech professional and robotics enthusiast, Barbie still rules the roost. Still, Dan and his wife, Alex, say their daughters, Ally, 6 and Haley, 3, are already showing aptitude for all things technical, and have two miniature robots of their own to explore and learn about. But then, they’ve grown up watching their dad invest some 400 hours each year volunteering as a mentor to the students at Issaquah High School’s Robotics Society, where Dan proudly says there are plenty of girls on the team, too. It’s there, in addition to toggling his post at Microsoft’s, “The Internet of Things” team, that he and a team of adult mentors teach high school students how to design, build and test robots for competition. He explains later though, that the lessons the kids really learn include creativity, teamwork and leadership. He also wants to do his part to make sure the next generation embraces Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), so “someone can take over my job one day.” And we catch him on a high, right before the team flew off to compete in the World Championship in St. Louis. I wonder out loud if he ever sleeps. But for this busy young father, his passion, vocation and dedication to family and community—well, they all tend to blend together.
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The Rosenstein Family—Haley (3), Alex, Ally (6), Dan, and dog, Cooper
Dan’s logged 16 years now at the only company he’s ever worked for, Microsoft, where he’s built a career across several departments including XBOX where he was one of the original team to launch the business and the Windows Media group. “They fished me right out of college at Washington University in St. Louis in 1999,” said Dan, who says he loves working for the company. He’d migrated from the Midwest and lived here for about three years when he met Alex on a scavenger hunt for young adults. “It’s hard to meet people here; you meet a lot of transplants, but I wasn’t really connecting with the locals,” Dan said. They both laugh recounting the story of how they met. “Technically Alex and her friend beat us in the competition to reach the top of the Space Needle, but only because I was a gentleman and held
the door to the elevator open for them!” Alex smiles. “Well, the girls were a little smarter!” “We still haven’t settled this,” they laughed. The two began dating in 2002. Alex had recently finished her degree in journalism and worked for Warm 106.9 and then, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Later she worked with her dad on the Christmas in the Northwest project and eventually started selling real estate. The couple married in 2004 in a destination wedding in Hawaii, started out in Newcastle and then, a few years later, and decided to build a house in Alex’s hometown of Issaquah. Now they live in Talus, not too far from Alex’s parents. “We love the proximity to the downtown area, and we have great neighbors, and lots of parks,” said Alex. This year, when Ally started kindergarten, she left her real estate career behind to focus on raising their girls and volunteering at their schools. “She’s the continued...
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best wife in the world,” says Dan, who admits her support is critical in being able to spend so much time volunteering and also holding down a demanding job at Microsoft’s IOT department, where he’s at the cutting edge of building products that talk to each other. “It’s the next big thing, like controlling your thermostat from your phone,” Dan said. “He really has fun with all of it,” says Alex. “Sometimes when he’s testing stuff at work I think, ‘wow, you get paid to do this!!’” It isn’t always easy, but Dan says being a good father when your life is so full means simply being present. “When I’m home, I make the most of our time, and I put down my phone, and I like to do interactive things with them, like play board games. It’s not always perfect, but I try hard to separate myself and really just be with them. I try to make it to Ally’s gymnastics class on Monday nights too!” FOR THIS DAD, ROBOTICS IS IN THE BAG
Dan, Ally and Haley
“If it’s a hobby or interest, it becomes part of my life and career.” Dan says when growing up, everyone knew he was going to become an engineer. “I just loved to take stuff apart and figure out how it worked.” In college he and a buddy started a robotics club. For the uninitiated, robotics, he says is, “Everything you can think of, from toys that walk around to industrial control systems that build automobiles in factories – or when TV shows get recorded and the camera moves by itself. It’s any type of automation. If a machine can interact with the world, and the world can interact with a machine, that’s robotics, whether simple or complex.”
tioned to the Windows Photos team that used robotics software. He was itching to get back into competitive robotics, and credits Alex for the launch that set a new path.
He always knew, he said, robotics would “be a thing.” “But even at MIT, you can’t get a degree in robotics.” So as his oldest daughter was learning to walk, he achieved his master’s degree in engineering with a focus on robotics and transi-
“For Father’s Day she took me to Fenders on Front Street (Dan also owns a 1981 DeLorean, because cars are yet another passion!), where the Issaquah High School Robotics Society was launching a new program called, “Taking Robotics to the Street.” He had also just read the book, The New Cool, which detailed a championship robotics team’s journey through the 6-week build season against Issaquah High School’s team, and he made an important connection. “A team mom there said, ‘we really need someone like you.’ Their team was scattering and needed some new structure, so I joined in 2012.” Together with Brett Wortzman, the club’s coach, the entire team made some significant changes. Each year, the team— comprised not only of students interested in robotics, but also those who contribute in varied ways such as marketing, media, etc.— has six weeks in January and mid-February to design, build and test the robot that will compete against different teams all over the region. The goal is to qualify for the prestigious FIRST Robotics World Championship. After 6 weeks and countless hours after work and on Saturdays, they seal the robots in a bag and the competition season starts in earnest. “One of the things I read in The New Cool was that building two robots was key. So we do that now!” Dan was so certain their team would qualify for the World Championship he bought his airline tickets months in advance. And all those hours at the school paid off.
Alex, Ally (6) and Haley (3)
Dan in action
“It’s a giant sacrifice. But it’s super fun. It gives me an outlet—building and working with kids. I just love all of that. And truthfully I was also in it to win. But in the end, it’s not about us; it’s about the kids. And I’m practicing so I’m ready when my own girls join the club!”
Now that’s the new cool! Happy Father’s Day to Dan, and all the dads and role models raising the next generation of kids!
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Henry Pratt: On Swimming’s Hypnotic Power Issaquah High School Boys’ Swim & Dive Team Captain, Henry Pratt may have just been destined to swim. Like so many athletes, it was his mom’s influence that launched his path. “She swam in high school, and just kept going. So when I was young, it was easy for her to take me to the pool, and just plop me in. She participates in triathlons, and swimming is always her favorite part.”
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Henry got started in earnest when he was 5, swimming in summer leagues at first, and then later for club teams. He didn’t get really serious until high school, something for which he gives credit to his current success. “A lot of kids who start out early and compete at high levels just get tired and burned out and quit.” Henry’s strokes include the freestyle and breaststroke, and he competes in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle, and the 200 yard medley relay races. Finishing his senior year’s season on a high, his team came in 4th at State. He just committed to attend and swim Division III at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where he’s excited to make meaningful contributions.
Q&A WITH HENRY PRATT What do you love about swimming? Swimming almost hypnotizes you. When you love it, it doesn’t seem that hard. When I’m enveloped by water, mentally I’m just thinking about each stroke, kick and turn, and the rest of my worries slip away. I just focus on improving my technique in that moment. Who’s your favorite coach or mentor? It would be our Swim Team Coach, Laura Halter. She’s taught me so much about sheer technique, and having a team outlook. Sometimes I get angry at myself at meets if I think I didn’t do well enough, and she taught me to forgive myself if I flopped a turn or something. I also helped coach the Girls Swim Team this fall, and she taught me a lot of coaching techniques. Who in your sport do you look up to? Of course I’d look up to an Olympian like Nathan Adrian to follow his lead. But also, I really admire a former teammate of mine, Brian Ruggles. He was a captain when I was a freshman, and I’ve just never met anyone who loved swimming as much as he did. Tell us about some of your achievements in swimming. As a freshman I took 2nd in state, as a sophomore I took 4th in State, as a junior my team took 2nd in State, and as a senior, my team took 4th in State. I’ve also been a member of two 1st Place State relays and three 2nd Place State relays, and with my relay team, broken two school records for the 200 Freestyle. And, as a junior, and senior, I achieved All-American consideration time in the 200 Yard Medley relays. What’s been your favorite moment? It was when our team made Coach Laura cry. In my junior year, we broke the State’s 200 Medley Relay record. It was Coach Laura’s turn to hand out the medals for that race, and she was so proud she just broke out into tears as she went to give them out.
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Henry & Mei 2015 Summer Studio Art Camps
What a great way to spend a week! During Henry & Mei summer camps students meet for several hours each day in the studio. Campers have a great time as they learn different drawing and painting techniques, and engage in skillful craft projects - all centered on a specific theme. Each day includes a lunch and play break at the park. On the last day of camp we hold an art reception to celebrate both the creations and the friendships we've made.
Early registration discount of $45 when you register by May 31. Early registration is recommended as camps fill up quickly. Please visit www.henryandmei.com for complete details and online registration. Henry & Mei Art Studio is located on the Sammamish plateau. All classes are taught by Betsy Matias, certificated teacher, with a bachelor's degree in art. Betsy Matias Photo courtesy of Gina Mazzaferro Photography
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CHINOISE SUSHI BAR AND ASIAN GRILL By Jenny Hart Danowski
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e recently joined several of our residents and sponsors for a meal at Chinoise Sushi Bar & Asian Grill, which opened in November of 2013. The group was able to sample a variety of amazing dishes from all across Asia, spanning Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Japan. Our host was Restaurateur/ Chef Thoa Nguyen who recently faced off against Bobby Flay in his Food Network show, Beat Bobby Flay. Thoa, a U.S. citizen, was born in Saigon and raised in Cho Lon, the city’s Chinatown district. In April of 1975, at the age of 11, she immigrated here with her family, settling in Denver, Colorado. A college graduate who majored in fine arts and accounting, Thoa has a creative eye for beautiful restaurants with great food. She started working in the restaurant business in 1987. In 1991, she relocated to Seattle and immediately joined the locally-owned Uwajimaya, an Asian supermarket. In her 28 years of experience, she has worked in all phases of the Asian restaurant/food business. In 1996, Thoa opened the first Chinoise Café on Queen Anne Hill, operating under the parent company of Nguyen & O‘Young, Inc. By 2000, Chinoise had grown to three locations. In 2003, she opened The Islander on the southern border of Pike Place Market and, in 2009, Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant and the award-winning Thoa‘s Restaurant & Lounge. Today, she currently owns and operates Chinoise in Issaquah Highlands and Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant in Seattle‘s Columbia City. She chooses the menu items herself, all of which feature fresh and healthy ingredients. The Chinoise brand has been operating successfully for 19 years and, with the success of her restaurants, she hopes to expand on the Eastside.
“I have been a chef for over 20 years,” she says. “Starting from when I was young, whenever I saw a dish I liked, I had a flair for recreating the flavors to replicate the dish. I was inspired to be a chef because I wanted to share my love of cooking.” As a child, she was also in awe of all of the different cultures in America, and now takes pride in creating dishes that satisfy the various taste palates through the combination of sweet, sour, and salty. Chinoise specialize in fresh sushi delicacies, seafood, and vegetables cooked in an open kitchen. All menu items are cooked to order, using only the highest quality ingredients. “I want to inspire a sense of family and community, where everyone has a good time and enjoys their favorite dishes,” says Thoa. The best part of her job? “Visiting with old friends and longtime customers. I enjoy catching up with them and seeing what they’re up to!” We certainly felt welcome and had a fantastic time, as is evident by the comments from our guests. Chinoise Café is a great place for a relaxed dinner with a great selection of wonderful food. Comments from our guests included, “the sushi was very fresh and delicious”, “I love their Cashew Chicken”, “the spring roll appetizers were incredible and artfully presented” and “their wonderful staff made the evening fantastic.” Thanks again to Chinoise Café for a fantastic evening! Chinoise Café, 936 NE Park Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029, (425) 394-4177. www.chinoisecafe.com. DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section provided products and/or services free of charge in exchange for this review.
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High School. They pursued varied career paths. Karl worked in the luxury market for several retailers including Nordstrom, and John launched a high-end home remodeling business. They maintained a friendship that eventually led to a business partnership merging their passion and expertise in home building and development on the east side.
KRITSONIS & LINDOR: On Thinking Locally And Reaching Globally By Diane Meehl
It’s not every real estate agent who can ferry clients around on a boat to tour waterfront properties across Lake Sammamish. But according to John Kritsonis and Karl Lindor, relationships are everything, and they have one with Mastercraft boats. “We’re fortunate to have an amazing team that handles everything related to transactions and customer service, so we can do what we do best—spend time with our clients. We really get to know them, and we’re very much invested in the process,” said Karl Lindor, one half of the powerhouse Windermere team that specializes in Eastside living professionally, and personally. That genuine customer rapport is their signature, the two agree, and they have similar ideas about what makes an expert real estate agent. “It’s about helping people. We’ve been allowed this privilege to play a part in one of the most important decisions they’ll ever make,” said John. Karl picks up where he leaves off. "First, you’ve got to be a good listener. You’ve got to have integrity, ethics and patience. You can’t underestimate the strong emotions people are feeling. And since now most people have real estate information at their fingertips, you’ve got to add value. We’re both from the area, we live and work here, and our kids (three for John and four for Karl) go to school here on the Eastside. We’re very much com-
mitted to growing our community.” Both agree their intimate knowledge of the neighborhoods, the schools and the job market here makes a difference for their clients. It’s easy to say you’re the best. But Karl and John humbly submit the numbers to prove their top-producing team status at Windermere Real Estate in Bellevue, with 40 percent of the Eastside’s waterfront market share in 2014. In today's market, bidding wars are common. "Recently I represented a buyer in a waterfront property purchase, where 14 other potential buyers were involved. It helps to have an expert advocating for you. We bring strong negotiating skills. There’s an art to negotiating a selling price with another realtor, and it takes diplomacy,” said Karl. Serving their clients in this market and today’s climate takes constant adaptation, they say. “Many of our executive clients are under extreme time pressures; they want to communicate efficiently and make decisions quickly, just like they’re expected to do. So we stay current with technology, and we do what works best for them, even if we only ever talk by text,” Karl added. Local Roots, Global Reach John and Karl say long-time partnership started back in middle school. Both Washington natives, John and Karl met in seventh grade, played baseball together and graduated from Sammamish
John came to the Windermere brokerage first, and Karl followed. They chose Windermere because they liked the privately owned status and their reputation for expert service. Logging more than 30 years of combined tenure, the two are the office’s top producers. “We complement each other,” said John, who says Karl’s relational, time management and finance skills merge well with his more technical skills in home building. As John claims, “Our experience in home building, land development and remodeling is an asset because so many of our clients want to upgrade their home to make it more attractive before putting it on the market.” “It’s seamless to the seller, because they don’t often know where to start,” said Karl. “We have a large network of resources and connections to contractors. We can also make specific recommendations as to how much money to invest without overspending in order to make a faster sale at a better price.” While John and Karl spend the lion’s share of their time showing homes to clients around Lake Sammamish and the east side, they also make efforts to respond to the burgeoning international interest in our area. In late April, John headed off to China to represent the Pacific Northwest at a luxury home show. “We’re seeing a large interest from the Asian population, many of whom are coming to the U.S. to further their education and join Washington’s technology center. We want to listen and get in tune with their needs.”
John and Karl believe they have a responsibility to support the community they serve, and marshal their friends, colleagues and neighbors to do the same. Each year on July 4th, their team sponsors a fireworks show on Lake Sammamish, after taking the reins from the CADD Foundation in 2011. Hundreds of boaters and thousands of spectators converge near a barge on the lake, around waterfront properties, and at Lake Sammamish State Park to join in on the fireworks and fun. Interested in catching the fireworks—Vasa Park and Lake Sammamish State Park will be open to the public after 9:00p.m. for viewing by the shore. Fireworks will start at 10:15p.m. This year, they plan to donate funds raised during that event, likely some $10,000, to the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. And all year long they support the Issaquah & Bellevue Schools Foundation, Camp SAMBICA and other local organizations including Evergreen Health Foundation. “Excellent school systems are a huge draw for potential homeowners. We’ve had exceptional experiences with our own children’s educations, and we want to give back.”
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Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramelized and very tender. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper. Add bourbon, scraping up all brown bits in bottom of skillet. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoon butter until melted; keep warm. (Makes about 1 cup.) In a medium bowl, toss cheeses until well combined. Divide evenly into four portions; press each into a disk-like patty to fit the size of the bread slices. Spread 1/4 cup of the onion mixture on each of 4 slices of bread. Top each with a cheese patty and another slice of bread. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the butter on one side of each sandwich.
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Prevent A “Ruff” Day On The Lake: Boating Safety Tips For Dogs By: Paul Spenser, Civilized Nature
When the sun comes out in the North West, many boat enthusiasts head onto the lakes to enjoy the pleasure of cruising with friends and families. For many, this includes bringing the dogs on board. This summer, get prepared to make sure your pup enjoys as much fun in the sun as his fellow sailors! Make certain your dog is familiar with water. Take your dog for a calm visit of at your local lake to help him know what water looks, sounds and feels like before you go boating. Give him time to investigate at his own pace. Make it fun! Familiarize your dog with the boat. Give your dog a chance to become familiar with the boat long before it starts moving. Your dog is less likely to become restless and attempt to escape if he is in a comfortable place. Create a “dog space” on the boat. Boats can be slippery and move unpredictably. Create a secure place with a non-slip pad. An ideal space will be out of the sun with a safe distance to tether the dog to a harness. Be sure your dog can see people and the surroundings in order to ease anxiety, reduce motion sickness and keep his bearings. Teach your dog boating rules. Teach your dog to ‘wait’ or ‘sit’ or ‘go to your place’ when he’s on the boat. These simple commands may keep your dog away from jumping off the boat to the dock. A dog can misjudge the distance and end up in the water. Fit your dog for safety gear. Like every passenger on your boat, your dog needs a life jacket. Be sure to get the right fit. A top handle to lift your dog out of the water is a must. Accidents can happen, and you want to have easy access to quickly bring your dog back to safety. Remember to bring fresh water. A good supply of fresh water is part of your dog’s safety gear. Lake water contains bacteria, algae and waste from animals and boats. Be sure to satisfy your dog’s thirst with fresh water before you set out, and during your trip.
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Macy’s, Opal, Francesca’s, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Buckle, Target, Sports Authority. Ask the average teen and they can whip out the names of their favorite places to score the clothes that match their individual style. So it’s only “fitting” that 20 popular brands made their way down the makeshift runway at the 4th annual Issaquah High Fashion Show & Auction held on April 24. The house was packed and the buzz was palatable—and all the seats in the spacious auditorium were good ones! This year marked the first time underclassmen got to take part in the action as student models sported some 140 up-to-theminute styles representing high-end brands and accessible, affordable styles. “This year’s show included segments such as Skater Chic, Suit & Tie, On the Edge, For the Record, Pop of Color, and Step and Repeat. Our idea was to show a range of style as diverse as students,” said Stephanie Morton, IHS mom and the event’s co-chair and the show’s director/producer. When the models sashayed, sauntered and swaggered down the runway, the outfits were so on point, the smiles so confident, you could easily mistake the event for a high profile New York fashion show. Heidi Klum may have recently retired from the continued...
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catwalk, but the evening revealed that amateurs can rock the stage and thrill the audience just as well! (Bonus: watching the show takes you down the memory lane of high school’s youthful, infectious energy!) Each year, students not only dominate the runway, but also contribute to every aspect of the show behind the scenes at what has become one of the school’s most highly anticipated fundraisers. From planning, to choosing the designs to managing sound to marketing and ticket sales, the kids get to do the hands-on work it takes to put together such a complex event, led by mentor parents and teachers. And a nice perk—students also earn about 15 community service hours for their participation. Returning model Abby Wilson, a senior, says she didn’t consider herself someone who’d normally sign up to model. She says a bunch of her friends got involved, and she joined in. “I had such a great time last year! I was a little nervous at first, but once I got out there, it was a lot of fun.” This year she and her sister, Paige, participated together in the sibling segment, and she also
appeared in the redhead segment, the show’s opening, where redheads dared to wear pink and orange ensembles. She’s also modeling a prom dress, a privilege reserved just for seniors. “Almost every single student who participates tells us it’s one of the best things they’ve ever done. And the audience loves the showstopper!” said Stephanie. “At the end of the evening, we always have a surprise planned. Last year, after the prom dress segment, one of the models asked another to the prom, right then and there! It was as much a surprise to her as everyone else,” said Lisa Clawson, who works for Microsoft, is an IHS mom and also, Co-Chair of the IFashion Show. This year, beloved teachers, Buddy Bland, and Erin Connolly, joined the prom segment in full regalia. IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO LAUNCH A STYLISH FUNDRAISER
Each year the IFashion Show and Auction gets bigger and bolder, celebrating fashion, student involvement, community support and also, giving back. The event raises funds for ASB and
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PTSA to fund school clubs, activities, supplies and more. But this year’s theme was, “Fashion with Compassion.” Typically the event pulls in around $20,000 and 25% of the Auction proceeds this year were donated to the Northwest Behavioral Association (NBA), a nonprofit organization that helps children and families cope with autism through treatment and education. The organization was chosen to honor Kendall Lum, a 2013 Issaquah High School graduate and also a former model at the show, who was one of the first students to benefit from NBA's program. “The original event started in 2012 when substitute teacher, Pat Batt, launched a fashion show fundraiser at the IHS theatre with just 35 models, and now there are more than 60,” said Stephanie, proudly. Her former career in LA’s entertainment industry made her a highly qualified volunteer to lead what has become a massive effort in marshaling student talent. “The kids learn so much; it’s transformational for them. I do it because I believe everyone should feel the power of clothing. Clothes can make us feel confident. Also, when you put them in a situation where they have to be brave and be leaders, whether it’s managing sound or modeling or whatever their role, they succeed and grow.” Her partner in crime, Co-Chair Lisa Clawson says, “We put hundreds of hours into this effort every year. But for me, it’s an opportunity to give back to the community. And I want my own kids experience at the school to be the best it can be!” Their children have also all participated, making it a family affair.
BOYS “LIKE” FASHION TOO
Plenty of girls love fashion, so it’s an easier task to recruit them for models. Getting the boys involved is a little trickier, Lisa explained, but there are some perks. “After all they get to model with a bunch of beautiful young ladies—the ratio is basically 3 girls to 1 guy!” Plus, they actually enjoy the pampering they get—we have approximately 10 makeup artists from Ulta are on hand each year to offer hair and makeup.” Returning senior model, Jack Jerue, normally found on the basketball court or lacrosse field, admitted he wasn’t crazy about the idea at first after his mom signed him up last year. “But I ended up having a good time, and it’s really fun to see people dressed up in clothing they don’t normally wear. And it’s not serious modeling--it’s fun. I think of it as a way to give back to my school by helping raise money.” This year Jack enjoyed his “hardcore” biker look with leather, sunglasses and black jeans and opportunity to wear a Seahawks jersey. Grace: “At the Front Door” and On the Catwalk
Freshman Grace Heller, who’s pitched in behind the scenes since seventh grade alongside her mom and sister, was excited that underclassmen were welcome to participate this year. A fashion enthusiast since she was little, Grace, who serves on the VIP Fashion Board for Nordstrom’s Teen Section, is known for continued...
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her “Grace at the Front Door” posts each morning on Instagram. “I post what I’m wearing that day, along with a fashion tip,” she said. She’s already planning a career in fashion, and took a key role in planning the looks this year. “We really elevated the show this year. We created vision boards made of color swatches and images we got online and in magazines to help us create certain looks,” she said.
The Federal Reserve and the monetary policy it pursues is always a matter of interest to investors. The level of intrigue has been particularly acute this year because of growing speculation that the Fed is likely to boost the Fed Funds rate, a short-term interest rate it controls directly, for the first time since 2006.
Grace was not only involved behind the scenes; she also modeled outfits by Kate Spade, Black House / White Market, and Revolve Consignment. “It’s always a fun event for everyone, but I think especially for those of us who see the school hallways as our ‘catwalk,’ this event is really our time to shine!”
This creates challenges for investors who may have pursued one investment strategy. A different approach might be required if the interest rate environment.
If you didn’t make it this year, it’s a must-see event. If you “don’t believe me, just watch…”
ASSESSING BOND MARKET RISK TODAY
Interest rate risk is always a concern for bond investors, but especially when rates are as low as they are today. Rising interest rates may seem beneficial to fixed income investors who would like to earn higher yields on their savings, but there is a downside. When interest rates rise, the value of bonds already in the market (and potentially held in your portfolio or bond mutual fund) declines. In the long run, the bonds will mature at par, or 100% of their initial value, but in the short run, investors may see a drop in investment values.
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With rates moving higher, some investors think bonds are more attractive than stocks. Also, higher interest rates could potentially dampen borrowing activity, and even contribute to a slowdown in business activity. Of course, there are many other factors that can also affect stocks and businesses besides interest rate movements. POSITIONING FOR A CHANGE
If past market cycles are any guide, it is inevitable that at some point, interest rates will begin to move higher. While it may not be possible to eliminate all risk from the impact of rising rates, investors should exercise some caution. Now is a good time to consult with a financial professional about how to prepare for potential changes in the investment landscape that would occur if interest rates begin to move higher.
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Manage Your Landscaper For Great Results, Part One By: Ilse Birch
Most people hire at least some of the garden work out to firms that specialize in yard maintenance. In this two-part article I will describe the things to watch out for when hiring landscapers and their helpers. First, not all those who do the actual work of landscaping are professionally trained. Unwittingly, they may not always be up to date on best practices for your particular garden. Knowledge is power, so in this article I will outline items to be aware of when considering a landscaping firm. First, when searching for firms to help maintain your yard, try to discover whether there is someone on staff that has a horticultural degree or specialist knowledge. This is not so important if all you need is your lawn mowed, but if they are going to do more for you it is good to know there is someone on staff to talk to. And it would not be a bad idea to ask if their guys ever get down on their knees and do any hand weeding—many of the evils in the garden relate to trying to avoid this essential activity. It just isn’t possible to do a good, safe job using only power tools. There are many issues that can arise with landscapers but these are the most common among them. I have divided them into two parts, and the second part will come in next month’s issue. The subject is too important to really cover well in only one article. Common Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid Careless use of weed killers. These can kill and injure other plants because herbicides drift. Lots of people lose prized plants because someone tried to avoid a little weeding by hand. All it takes is a drop or two carried on a breeze, and some plants like dahlias are particularly susceptible to herbicides. And these chemicals are hardly good for you, either. Improper pruning. This is a huge category! There are right and wrong ways to prune plants and they depend largely on what is being pruned. It takes years of practice and study to get good at pruning, and you can be sure that someone with little training and probably no interest is going to do a terrible job. Bad pruning may damage your yard in ways that can perhaps never be put right. Don’t allow any person to use a shears, or worse, a saw on your plants without knowing that they can do it correctly.
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425-241-9400 A brief synopsis of the various crimes of pruning: Cutting trees to stub. In the worst cases, your tree can even develop cavities in the trunk that can eventually make the tree dangerous. This may be good for the birds and the raccoons, but it looks terrible. Cut the wrong tree to stubs and it will simply die. Ditto for topping trees.
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Shearing everything can be a crime of lack of knowledge, and a desire for too much control in the landscape. There actually aren’t that many plants that are good candidates for shearing. Most plants that shear well have small leaves, uniform growing habit, and can sprout new growth from bare wood (this eliminates most conifers except for yew). Proper pruning of plants is done to give them their best shape and that is usually something other than a ball or cube.
In the next part of this article, I will go into detail about some of the other common offenses that can afflict managed landscapes. The educated consumer is the one who gets the best work and whose yard looks the fantastic!
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Failing to remove badly damaged limbs. These include those that arise from below the graft on flowering cherries, crabapples, and other common grafted plants that can eventually result in the death of the original plant. This is because the under stock is usually a lot more vigorous (and way less attractive!) and if it gets going it will reject the grafted top. And with variegated plants—it is very important to remove the green reversions. If this is not done, the plant will eventually lose it’s desirable variegated foliage and turn entirely green. Both of these essential tasks are best done early—a stitch in time saves nine!
Shearing, if it is done, should be done so that the bottom of the sheared shrub is slightly wider than the top. This is so that the shrub gets sunshine to all parts and the bottom doesn’t die out. This is a very common offense because it doesn’t look right to the novice that there is a bevel to the sides of square bushes.
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