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EDITOR’S NOTE Game on, Highlands Day! It’s that time of year again! As we speed into the final phase of summer, we approach Highlands Day, each in our own way. Here at Highlands Council, we are busy preparing for the big production. Others are signing up to volunteer, others are making decorations and planning games for their booth. Others simply look forward to attending and seeing their friends and neighbors after the summer months away on vacations and at other activities. Highlands Day is a homecoming for many.
Nina Milligan sorting out the details with event volunteer and Highlands Council Trustee David Ngai at Highlands Day 2018.
Your ultimate guide to Highlands Day is a pullout section in this issue of Connections. Please note: new location! Highlands Day will be at Grand Ridge Plaza this year. Not only is it fun to mix things up a bit and get closer to our western residents, but we also needed the level venue for arcade games. (Village Green is on a slight slope.) With the different location comes an expanded shuttle service. See on page 18 how four shuttles will fan out over our main roads to transport residents to the festival venue and back home. See where your stop is now for a convenient ride to the festival.
We have other news inside this issue, too. The volunteer of the month, upcoming events and fun things to do, how to talk to your dog, news about Bark Park, and much more! I hope you enjoy combing through these pages for topics that interest you. About the Cover: This cover and all of Highlands Day branding and imagery was designed by Highlands Council Graphic Designer and Digital Media Coordinator, Vicki Grunewald. Vicki combined her expertise in gaming with a nostalgic bend to represent the fun-for-all-ages this Highlands Day is sure to be. See you at Highlands Day on Saturday, August 24, noon to 4pm!
Nina Milligan
Nina Milligan | Editor of
Connections - Highlands Council Communications Manager
Highlands Council is the publisher of Connections, producer of community-wide events such as Highlands Day, owner and manager of Blakely Hall, liaison with the greater community. The mission of Highlands Council, and therefore, Connections News, is “to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, and well-being.”
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 7:00-9:30PM, BLAKELY HALL A facilitated evening for single, divorced or widowed men and women looking for fun and meaningful connection.
Cost: $15
Includes a fun night, wine, chocolate, and fruit. Purchase tickets at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
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HIGHLANDS YOUTH - HY
Highlands Day Volunteering Bonds Our Community Together by Ethan Hunter, HY Board Member and 30th Ave. Resident
My family moved here in 2012 and one of the things I liked most was how bonded the community was. Highlands Day is one of the best examples of that bonding because lots of Highlands residents come together to create a fantastic event that everyone enjoys together. For about a year, my family never really volunteered often, but at that time I was a Boy Scout, and part of being one was to volunteer. One year we had to help with the set-up of Highlands Day, and I loved it! Even after I left the Boy Scouts, I still volunteered at Highlands Day because I enjoyed it so much. I always felt included; everyone had a job to do. Last year was probably the most ambitious event, and I was so impressed seeing everyone working together, transforming Village Green Park into a functional event in a matter of hours. The best part about Highlands Day is that from the start to finish, Highlands Day is run by Highlands residents. From planning, to set up, to vendors, and the day bonds the community more and more every year. Volunteering is such a simple thing to do, but greatly helps everyone. With more volunteers, we can do more ambitious stuff in the future, which benefits everyone. I joined the Highlands Youth (HY) Advisory Board because I love to help out, and being a leader is amazing because I can constantly contribute to events like Highlands Day, and some of the HY events for teens. Nothing is more satisfying than hearing people talking about how much they loved the event you helped host. Highlands Day is an event for everyone of all ages, so no one is left out. Every year the day gets better and better, and I think that is because more and more people step forward, therefore we can create a better event for all of us. All I’m trying to say is that Highlands Day is only possible when everyone does their part. To learn more about volunteering at the 2019 Highlands Day festival, visit issaquahhighlands. com/volunteer-at-highlands-day/.
(Top left) Ethan and Quinn Ryan manage prizes at the HY's Carnival Night in 2017. (Top right) Highlands Day 2016: Ethan and brother, Logan, on Pirates Revenge. (Middle left) Highlands Day 2016: Ethan and Quinn. (Middle right) Highlands Day 2018: Ethan and friends set up the VIP area. (Bottom left) Highlands Day 2017: Ethan (second from left) and other HY festival volunteers. (Bottom right) Highlands Day 2016: Ethan (foreground) at the HY booth.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Aline Bloch
Volunteer of the Month, Aline Bloch, organized a terrarium-making workshop for the community.
Moving to the USA 11 years ago with my husband and our kids has been a real adventure as well as a challenge (sometimes). When leaving family, friends and roots behind, it can be very easy to lose your way and feel like an outsider. However, we have been pleasantly surprised with the level of community spirit in the area. Everybody was so kind, helpful and culturally open-minded. We found ourselves a new home. To me, it became natural to do my part and give back to my new neighbors. Sharing, advocating and spicing people’s life with joy is a part of my personality.
This community helped me find my path and become fulfilled in so many ways. As an art docent at Grand Ridge Elementary and as a décor volunteer leader during Highlands Day, I unleashed my creativity and my interests for green events and recycled materials. In joining the volunteer writer’s team for the Connections newspaper for the “Living Green” section, I share my passion and learnings about sustainable living. I have also organized fun and instructive events, meeting great people and together contributing to a positive environmental impact.
“This community helped me find my path and become fulfilled in so many ways.” Volunteer of the Month, Aline, at home with her children, Erinn (top back), Rafael and Zoe.
Thank you, Aline!
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About Us
Cultural Conversations is a safe space for community connection that inspires change through storytelling, new friendships, awareness of diverse cultures, and common bonds. We invite all members of the Issaquah community to join us for an uplifting evening of conversation.
Schedule
October 3, 2019 December 5, 2019 February 6, 2020 April 2, 2020
Cultural Connections is a partnership between the City of Issaquah and Highlands Council.
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Upcoming Event Creating Deeper Connections
Moving to another place can be unnerving for some and exciting for others. It takes courage as the journey is not always easy and perfect. Sometimes we feel or imagine we are not welcome even when we are. At our first Cultural Conversations, storytellers will speak about why they moved to Issaquah and how the experience changed them. We’ll then reflect on their stories, building connections with other individuals in the room.
Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:00 PM Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
No garage? No problem! Issaquah Highlands residents are invited to bring tables and sale items to Village Green Park for an informal yard sale in the park, 8AM - 12PM. Registration is recommended to guarantee your space, go to issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Free to attend! Light refreshments will be served.
Learn more at issaquahhighlands.com/events
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 4:00 - 6:00 PM BLAKELY HALL Bring the family for a Mid-Autumn Festival to celebrate the moon with friends and neighbors! Kids crafts & games, lantern riddles, traditional food (including Mooncakes) PURCHASE ADVANCED TICKETS ONLINE $10/adult, $5/child issaquahhighlands.com/events Tickets at the door (based on availability) $15/adult, $10/child
Make your garage sale count! Learn how clearing your clutter can earn you extra cash. Free workshop presented by Johnna Masterson, resident and professional organizer at Inspired & Organized.
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HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
Mimosas, Mooncakes and More… Oh My! by Lindsey Pinkston, Highlands Council Community Program Manager
We are loving summer at the Highlands Council office because we are busy planning a fantastic fall lineup of programing for (and with) you! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for Mimosa Morning on September 4 to celebrate the kids going back to school. The event is free and open to all adults, whether you have kids in school or not. We can all use an end of summer break with friends and neighbors (and breakfast!) September will also bring our Mid-Autumn Festival (formerly “Mooncake Festival”) on September 8 when we share the Asian tradition of celebrating the harvest moon. We’ve changed the name, but not to worry - there will still be mooncakes! Don’t miss the community-wide garage sale on September 21 – and if you would like to sell and don’t have a garage, sign up for a yard sale spot on the Village Green! Pro tip: on August 27, join us for a Sell $mart workshop on organizing yourself for a successful sale. In October, watch for the return of our Living Green Series with an upcycled art workshop, along with Halloween Bingo, the general election Candidate Forum, and an art workshop. We are also very excited to launch Cultural Conversations, a new program in partnership with the City of Issaquah which will make a safe space for community connection that inspires change through storytelling, new friendships, awareness of diverse cultures, and common bonds. I sincerely hope you’ll join us on October 3 to experience this inspiring program. For details on these and other community events and programs, please see issaquahhighlands. com/ and click on “Calendar."
Highlands Council has a variety of programming planned for the community this fall, from Halloween Bingo, to Mimosa Morning, to the Mid-Autumn Celebration.
CITY OF ISSAQUAH NEWS
Your Minecraft Neighborhood for Highlands Day! Visit the City of Issaquah’s booth at the annual Highlands Day festival on August 24 and experience Issaquah — Minecraft style! This interactive element is assisted by you! We want you to design your neighborhood or your street in Minecraft and submit a video of it prior to Highlands Day to lesang@issaquahwa.gov. We will be showcasing submissions at our booth!
variety of backdrops from all of our favorite games, including Issaquah’s City Hall, built in Minecraft. Photos can be tagged and saved once they are uploaded to the City of Issaquah’s Facebook page. Ryan Smith, the City of Issaquah’s Community Resource Officer, will also be there with an IPD vehicle on display for another fun photo opportunity!
Also, back by popular demand is our interactive photo booth which will feature a
Issaquah Police Department Community Resource Officer Ryan Smith with Jameson Clegg at Highlands Day 2018.
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Fourth of July Picnic & Celebration
Hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, live music, games, and lots of hula hooping… we had a star-spangled great time relaxing with friends and neighbors at our first community Fourth of July picnic!
Cones with a Cop We had so much fun “chilling out” with Officer Ryan Smith at Ben & Jerry’s on June 20! Neighbors brought their questions about safety and crime, and all the kids got official police badge stickers. Thanks to Ben & Jerry’s for offering us all 20% off our ice cream! Don’t miss our next Cones with a Cop on August 29.
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wish You Were Here... Art for Parkadilly! We had so much fun working on this community art project with artist Gabi Phillips for the annual Parkadilly Kids Concert, Fair & Fun at Lake Sammamish State Park. Youth who attended made peacock art from recycled bottle caps and water bottles, and many even earned community service hours!
Papermaking Workshop The Living Green series continued with another great workshop – we all learned how to make our own paper! From turning our recycling into pulp, to straining, pressing, and making it pretty with items from nature, this workshop showed us many beautiful things we can make with our unique handmade paper.
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How and When You Can Drone On Local Rules About Drone Operations by Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the top raking authority for drone use. The IHCA is obligated to notify and issue non-compliance notices to drone users for acts during drone operation which disrupt another’s rights to peace and enjoyment of their property.
Here are the top 8 FAA rules for flying drones: 1. You must be 16 or over to operate drones. 2. Follow safety guidelines of a communitybased organization (i.e. IHCA).
The IHCA recognizes the increasing use of drones from toy drones to commercial drones. The main concern is making sure the users apply common sense and taking into consideration where they are flying, for what purpose, and that they are responsible for their actions.
3. Keep you drone within your site or within the visual line of sight of a visual observer who is co- located and in direct communication with you as the operator.
The IHCA Board of Directors defers to the FAA guidelines on drone usage and operation and will enforce against operator behavior which is deemed a nuisance.
5. Do not fly in controlled airspaces. Consult the FAA for a list of approved sites.
4. Operate in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to, any manned aircraft.
6. Fly your drone at or below 400 feet when in uncontrolled or Class G airspace.
If drone issues are reported to the IHCA office the following procedures will followed:
7. All drones need to be registered with the FAA if they weigh more than 0.55 lbs. They cannot weigh more than 55 lbs. without the operator obtaining the proper pilot’s license.
• The neighbor making that complaint must provide the address of the drone operator. • Complainant must be willing to go on record with their complaint (since IHCA is not typically present at the time of the incident). • IHCA will issue a formal letter notifying the drone operator that a complaint has been made and the non-compliance violation process will proceed if action is not corrected.
Under 0.55 lbs
8. Register and externally mark your drone and have proof of registration with you when in use. For a helpful video on drone uses please reference “Remote Pilot 101” on YouTube.
If at any time you feel threatened by the use a drone which is being flown on your property without permission, you are encouraged to contact Issaquah Police Department at 425-837-3200.
Over 0.55 lbs
IHCA 2019 Board of Directors Election Results This year the IHCA launched the new online voting platform called VOTENOWHOA. We received the highest vote count in the history of the IHCA. The IHCA saved thousands of dollars in mailing and postage costs. With this success, online voting will be the new norm for the IHCA election process going forward. Thank you for your participation!
2019 IHCA Board of Directors Election Results District 1: Daniel Vradenburg District 3: Rossi Cruz
Bertan Aygun District 5: Jim Young At-Large: Ben Rush
97 votes, re-elected 69 votes, re-elected
39 votes 74 votes, re-elected 483 votes, new board member
Special thanks to outgoing At-Large member, Rob Knight for his time and Bertan Aygun for interest in running for District 3. Next year’s elections will include Districts 2, 4, and 6. Information will be provided in the spring regarding the 2020 elections. Thank you to all our board members for volunteering your time to serve this community. We look forward to working with all of you.
2019-20 IHCA Board of Directors, left to right: Greg Underwood, Shiva Bosedevarahatti, Jim Young, Rossie Cruz, Dan Vradenburg, Ben Rush, and Bryan Shiflett.
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Landscape & Irrigation Updates Bark Park Got a Facelift by Lyle Dickey, IHCA Landscape Manager
Landscape: The Landscape crews have all been very busy this summer keeping the Highlands looking its best. Soon it will be fall and you will notice the landscape and maintenance crews starting their fall tree pruning schedule. This begins mid-August and lasts into September and will include a major street tree pruning project. The crews will also work on different areas of our open spaces before fall arrives. Irrigation: The irrigation crews have all worked very hard trying to keep the Highlands green. With fall on the way, crews will prepare for the full system upgrades. Crews will replace master valves on several pump systems and will also make pump upgrades on two of our larger systems. We will put the final pieces together on our new Toro Sentinel System this fall, which will allow us to operate this system via computer, allowing us to better control water use and labor needs. As the season changes, make sure you get out and enjoy this beautiful time of year!
by Matthew Hendrikse, IHCA Maintenance Manager
Thanks are due to the IHCA Finance Committee for allocating additional funds to the 2019 Bark Park refurbishment project. We take pride in maintaining what was originally installed but also enjoy getting the opportunity to make it even better! One of the challenges we continuously battle at Bark Park is erosion. Due to the nature of the existing slope and our furry friends digging holes into the hillside, erosion occurs continually. We expanded the play chip area with a 6x6 landscape timber as a border. Included in our plans is to install a fence along the landscape timbers so we can close the hill during wet seasons to assist in erosion control on the slope. These improvements will help keep Fido a little less muddy during the rainy season. The small dog park will also get an upgrad in the near future. Due to the BPA lines, IHCA is not permitted to install metal fencing around the dog park areas located under the power lines. We will continue to monitor the fence for needed repairs.
IHCA Moves to Starpoint Commercial Space late 2019 by Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director
Former TCBY/Mrs. Fields space will be transformed into the new IHCA administration offices. The IHCA office will relocate to this smaller and more affordable office space later this year. This move will result in significant cost savings for the community. The IHCA team looks forward to being more centrally located in the community and closer to Blakley Hall. Official open date TBD!
ARC Tip
Did you know…that installation of any accessory structures, including trash can enclosures, require ARC approval and plastic sheds are not allowed in Issaquah Highlands? Also, remember these are subject to city permits and set-back requirements. ARC-approved freestanding sheds do not require a permit but must be set-back from the property line at least 4 feet.
IN THE KNOW
Garden Bed Standards
Weeds in any landscape bed must be minimal and kept under control. Mulch or bark must be maintained at a minimum of 1” depth to control weeds and conserve water. Two to three (2-3) inches is recommended. Search for “Neighborhood types” at IssaquahHighlands.com for the intended “feel” of the neighborhood and plantings.
Thank you for doing your part. Kudos to homeowners who maintain their front gardens for all to enjoy.
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Kids & Families Minecraft Mania Returns September 10
Join fellow elementary and middle school Minecraft enthusiasts from novice to expert as we share our knowledge of the Minecraft world including Redstone, building, surviving the night, and more. You’ll need a laptop with licensed Minecraft loaded on it. Club leader is Quinn Ryan at boxcargriz@gmail.com and parent leader is Tim Ryan at dadtime@gmail.com.
Movies for $1
Tuesdays & Wednesdays June 25-September 4, 10:00am Regal Cinemas at Grand Ridge Plaza
Regal’s Summer Movie Express is back for eleven weeks this summer – each Tuesday & Wednesday this community film festival will feature G- and PGrated moveis for $1/person. See movie schedule at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Toddler Playgroup
No Playgroup in July/August Returns September 11
Moms, dads, caregivers and their children are invited for fun, friendship, support and socializing. Contact katiels84@gmail.com. Search Facebook for Issaquah Highlands Toddler Playgroup.
Arts & Cards Bridge Club
Poker Night
Thursday, August 29, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Whether you are a novice or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly group Texas Hold ’em tournament! Contact Henry at hlh1969@hotmail.com.
Rovin’ Fiddlers
Every Tuesday, 7:00pm Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73
Drop in on our jam sessions. We welcome guitars, flutes, whistles, banjos, mandolins, autoharps, dulcimers, stand up bass, and percussion. All abilities welcome. Contact Martha at mclnev@yahoo.com.
Yarns & Threads Group Every Friday, 9:00am Swedish Hospital
All knitters, crocheters, and stitchers are welcome. For more details or questions, please contact Cathie Coulter at Catherine.coulter@ihmail.com. NOTE: We will be meeting at Swedish Hospital for July & August.
Fitness Meditation Group Returns September 6
Discover how to find moments to relax the mind. The group practice exercises that promote balance, strength, and calmness. Learn techniques to help deal with stress and strain of a busy life. Free to attend and open to all! Questions? Contact ih.meditation@gmail.com.
Monday, August 5, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Mountain Biking Group
Grab a partner or come solo to play a little Bridge! Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack to share. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned bridge player, you are welcome to join us. RSVP: Ed Tellman, etellman@pobox.com.
The Issaquah Highlands Mountain Biking Group is open to all ages to meet other mountain bike enthusiasts while exploring some of the amazing local mountain bike trails! For more information and details on all planned rides, join us on Facebook at “Issaquah Highlands Mountain Biking Club.”
Knit for Life®
Taichi Fitness Group
Every Monday, 1:00pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby
A network of volunteer knitters in area hospitals, providing physical and mental support in a nontraditional therapeutic environment to cancer survivors, patients and caregivers through knitting. We teach anyone with any skill level. You don’t have to bring anything but yourself. We have all the supplies you will need. Contact: Elaine.Eckert@yahoo.com.
Library-2-Go
Tuesday, August 13, 3:30-4:40pm Outside Blakely Hall
The King County Library will bring the Library-2-Go Book Mobile to Blakely Hall. Bring your library card and browse the curated collection of books – check out your favorites and return any KCLS library books you’ve finished! Free fun for all ages. Next visit: September 10.
Open Mic
Returns September 4
The ancient Chinese martial art, Taichi, will be offered every Wednesday at Blakely Hall. Participation is free; a donation of a nonperishable food item for the Food Bank is encouraged. Contact: taichifitness_IH@outlook.com.
Zumba Fitness® Class Every Saturday, 9:00am Blakely Hall
Zumba Fitness is the Latin and world rhythm and dance based fitness party that will change the way you think about working out. Grab your workout clothes, your water bottle, and join the party! Free class but please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank! Contact: zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.
Special Interest Book Club
Tuesday, August 20, 7:00pm Blakely Hall This month: Something Like Happy
The book club is a great place to meet neighbors, socialize and explore a variety of books. Email lindsey8@gmail.com or join the Facebook group at facebook.com/ihbookclub.
Bunco Night
Friday, August 2, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Come roll the dice with friends and neighbors at Bunco Night! Please bring $5 for the prize pool and a snack or drink to share. No experience necessary. For more information and updates, join the Facebook group: Issaquah Highlands Bunco.
Entrepreneur Meetup Sunday, August 11, 7:30pm Blakely Hall
Are you a small business owner or an entrepreneur looking to kick off a business idea? This is an opportunity for IH entrepreneurs to gather and be a resource for each other. Join us to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, learn about what’s working for others and bounce ideas for feedback. Here’s a chance to extend your network of support. For more information, contact: Johnathan Chu johnnychu@outlook.com.
Telecommute Tuesdays Returns September 10
Do you work from home? Do you want a little motivation to work from home once each week? Telecommute Tuesdays were designed for you! Head on over to Blakely Hall on Tuesdays for free wi-fi, coffee and treats and the beautiful setting of our community hall. Questions? Contact Lindsey.P@ihcouncil.org or 425-507-1107. *NOTE: Telecommute Tuesdays will pause for July and August, and return September 10.
Toastmasters
Every Thursday, 7:00am Swedish Hospital – 1st Floor Flex Space
Say it better with Toastmasters. Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment. Let us help you expand your knowledge and horizons. Guest are welcome to join a meeting to see what it’s about – it’s one hour of fun, and you won’t be put on the spot! Learn more at https://ihtm.toastmastersclubs.org.
Travel Night
Returns September 11 Let’s See Where it Takes Us!
Join us for fun, informal meetings with your like-minded travel-loving neighbors for travel inspired presentations and discussions. Stop by our booth at Highlands Day on August 24 to learn more about the group and join our Facebook Group: IssaquahHighlandsTravelClub.
Returns September 27 Blakely Hall
Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment from local talents. Come to sing a song, play music, read poetry, tell a story, perform stand-up comedy, etc., or just join the audience. All ages are welcome to participate! For more info, contact: Dino Go at kabalen.geo@gmail.com.
Photography Meet Up Returns September 21 Blakely Hall
Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and discuss your work with others, and participate in an online community throughout the month. Contact ihpc@outlook.com.
*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted. See page 31 for Blakely Hall and IHCA office addresses.
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in the early 1980’s and my small Florida hometown had an arcade. If I was looking to find friends on any given evening, I would probably find them at the arcade in a serious Galaga battle or grouped around someone about to high score on a pinball machine. I had serious PAC-MAN skills in my day. Game culture is still a big deal in the PNW. This year’s Highlands Day theme is GAME ON! featuring classic arcade games and pinball machines, favorite video games and virtual reality experiences, and over-sized pub games! Did you spend your childhood summers at Grandma’s house watching the “Price is Right” during the heat of the day? Those summer memories will come flooding back when you experience the interactive game shows from the stage on festival day! “You Got the Price Right” and “Feuding Families” are the themes of this
year’s live entertainment. Come on down and be the next contestant! These are the fun features of this summer’s festival at Grand Ridge Plaza. Yes, you read that right, Grand Ridge Plaza will be the location for this year’s festival! Plus, exciting NEW rides and attractions for all ages! So, if you are looking for your friends on Saturday, August 24, you are likely to find them in full GAME ON! mode at Highlands Day trying to get that coveted high score. See you at the arcade!
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FESTIVAL ADMISSION
Highlands Day is always free to attend and there are always lots of giveaways and activities at no charge. The main attractions, including rides, inflatables, and this year, the Arcade Tent, require purchase of tickets or an unlimited fun activity bracelet. Tickets are available for purchase on festival day at $1.00 each. Ticket price varies per attraction.
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Advance purchase pricing discount for unlimited fun activity bracelets begins August 1 at Blakely Hall! August 1 – August 23: $10/bracelet Visit Blakely Hall, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm to purchase. Cash (exact change only) or credit cards accepted. Festival Day (August 24): $15/bracelet until 2:30pm $10/bracelet after 2:30pm No refunds and NO REPLACEMENTS of lost bracelets. Want to play for FREE? Volunteers receive a FREE activity bracelet as part of the volunteer benefit package! Visit issaquahhighlands.com/ highlands-day to sign up for a volunteer shift.
SHUTTLE STOPS & STREET CLOSURES
The upper parking deck of Grand Ridge Plaza will close at 6:00am on Saturday, August 24 for festival set-up to begin. We will close 10th Avenue NE between NE Park Drive and NE High Street to traffic from 7:00am – 7:00pm. The lower parking deck and the inside parking area behind Caffe Ladro and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will remain open to the public. Signs will be posted in advance.
Bring your game face and share it on social media!
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Vehicles not removed from the venue area will be towed at owner’s expense. Drivers looking to access High Street and the neighborhoods on 10th, 11th and 12th avenues can do so via Highlands Drive or 11th Lane (the street behind Sip At the Wine Bar and Restaurant). Shuttle Service Courtesy of Shelter Holdings Serves ALL of Issaquah Highlands! To make it super easy for everyone to attend Highlands Day without worry of finding parking we will be running four FREE shuttle buses throughout ALL of Issaquah Highlands for an easy hop-on, hop-off, trip to the venue. See page 18 for shuttle map and stop details. Festival Parking Note there is no specific Highlands Day festival parking areas. Free street parking and parking lots are available throughout Issaquah Highlands. Pay attention to and obey all posted parking signage. Some parking spaces within Grand Ridge Plaza are reserved or have time limits.
GET INVOVLED IN HIGHLANDS DAY 2019! General Information: • Must be age 14 or older to volunteer without a parent • Minimum 3-hour shift required • You can sign up for multiple shifts or volunteer all day • School-required community service hour forms signed at the end of your shift • Great way for students to get a head start on school-required community service hours!
Exclusive Perks: In exchange for at least a 3-hour shift, volunteers will receive the following perks: • Commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last) • Meal voucher to redeem on festival day • Voucher for ice cream during the festival • Activity bracelet to enjoy the attractions before or after your shift
Shifts (select one or more): • 8am-11am: Help set up and decorate • 11am-2pm: Greet guests and keep the festival running smoothly (various tasks) • 2pm-5pm: Greet guests and keep the festival running smoothly (various tasks) • 4pm–7pm: Festival clean up
Interested? Sign up at issaquahhighlands.com/highlands-day. Questions? Contact Christy Garrard at 425-507-1110 or christy.g@ihcouncil.org.
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GAMES & ENTERTAINMENT
Emcee Richard Thompson returns to Highlands Day for a third year as our game show host from the stage! COME ON DOWN and spin the giant prize wheel for a chance to play “You Got the Price Right!” Round up your family members or group of friends and compete against another team as you guess the answers to Issaquah Highlands specific SURVEY SAYS questions during “Feuding Families.” All for cool prizes! Fun for all ages! You’ll want to play every level on festival day! With over 65 different sponsor and vendor booths, mechanical and inflatable attractions, food trucks, and an arcade tent -- everyone of every age can get their GAME ON!
ARCADE
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Classic arcade games
RIDES & INFLATABLES
Pinball machines
NEW Super Sonic Spinning Chair
Human billiards
Skeeball
NEW 3-Lane Super Slide
Dunk tank
Sit-Down driving games
Wrecking Ball ride
Soccer Darts
Double Shot Hoop game
Kiddie Swing Chair ride
JUMBO corn hole
Gaming theater
Star Defender Bounce House
JUMBO horseshoes
GIANT
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Human foosball
VR theater
FOOD & DINING OPTIONS
This year’s festival has more than enough checkpoints on and off the venue where you can power up your energy levels!. With food in hand, make your way to the Safeway-sponsored eating tent for a great view of the game show action from the stage! In addition to our menu of food trucks, there are many delicious Grand Ridge Plaza restaurant and bar options as well; from quick options like Safeway, MOD Pizza, Jimmy Johns and Habit Burger, to ethnic cuisine options at Bai Tong, Chinoise, Aji Sushi, and Agave Cocina, to family-friendly options at The Ram and Big Fish, and fine dining at Sip. Caffeine and dessert fixes available on the venue at Caffe Ladro or a short, two-block-walk away at Starbucks and PinkaBella Cupcakes.
Road Chef Global Cuisine Global comfort food at it’s best! Stop by Road Chef to satisfy your cravings, whether you’re looking for a Reuben, falafel, banh mi, mac ‘n cheese, or even chicken wings!
The Fork & Fin From sea to street, The Fork & Fin doesn’t serve just any fish – enjoy a delicious seafood basket or fish tacos featuring Wild Alaskan Pollock - the food of the future!
Candy Mâché Treat your sweet tooth at Candyland (aka the Candy Mache booth). They will sell packaged candy in case you need to increase your energy level bar while enjoying the festival!
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Ben & Jerry’s Not only will Ben & Jerry’s have favorites available from their ice cream truck, you can also visit the shop just steps away from the festival action for their full menu.
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C. Davis Texas BBQ Your nose will lead the way to C. Davis, featuring 22-hour smoked brisket, smoked pulled pork, sausages, hotdogs, corndogs, and even black bean veggie patties.
Issaquah Ice Cream Trike Don’t miss the exciting frosty treats from the Issaquah Ice Cream Trike! Resident Ben Armlin will be at Highlands Day again this year keeping us all cool.
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Until then, visit issaquahhighlands.com/highlands-day for more information!
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West Highlands Park Route: This route will run from Grand Ridge Plaza turning left on High Street towards the lower Issaquah Highlands neighborhoods. Stops include: • West Highlands Park • Discovery Drive at the Westridge New Home Information Center • Discovery Drive at 8th Avenue (Discovery West Apartments) • Discovery Drive at 10th Avenue (Brownstones/Discovery Heights Apartments
Blakley Hall Route: This route will run from Grand Ridge Plaza up Park Drive to Blakely Hall and back. Stops include: • 15th Avenue (going up Park Drive) • Grand Ridge Elementary (going up Park Drive) • Blakely Hall (going down Park Drive) • 17th Avenue (going down Park Drive) • 15th Avenue (going down Park Drive)
For the latest event details and interactive shuttle route map, visit issaquahhighlands.com/highlands-day
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Davis Loop Route: This route will run from Grand Ridge Plaza up Park Drive to 25th Avenue, turning right towards Davis Loop. Stops include: • Enclave and Lauren Heights at Hamlin Court • Daphne Park • Summit Park (South Side)
Magnolia Park Route: This route will run from Grand Ridge Plaza up Park Drive to 25th Avenue, turning left towards Magnolia Park. Stops include: • 25th Ave at Larchmont • Kirk Park • Magnolia at 33rd Ave • 30th Ave at Logan Park
Free hop-on, hop-off shuttles to the festival sponsored by Shelter Holdings
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS
Don’t Miss This Paws on Patrol
Thursday, August 15, 6:00pm Issaquah Highlands Bark Park, NE Natalie Way
Help prevent crime while you walk your dog – join the Issaquah Police Department’s Paws on Patrol program! Sign up at issaquahwa.gov/paws, then attend this fun training session at the Bark Park to learn how to prevent crime, as well as to recognize and report criminal activity.
GAME ON! Highlands Day Saturday, August 24, Noon – 4:00pm Grand Ridge Plaza
Calling all gamers! At this year’s Highlands Day festival, we invite you to insert coin, press start, and ENTER! Whether your avatar is young or old, this year’s Highlands Day will feature games and fun for everyone.
Sell $mart – Simple Strategies for a Successful Garage Sale Tuesday, August 27, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
If you missed Johnna’s session in June, here’s another chance to learn how to make your garage sale count! Learn how clearing your clutter can earn you extra cash. This free workshop covers how to choose items from your home to sell (vs. donate), how to price items and prepare them for sale. Presented by Johnna Masterson, Issaquah Highlands resident and professional organizer at Inspired & Organized.
Cones with a Cop
Thursday, August 29, 6:30-8:00pm Ben & Jerry’s
Back by popular demand! Have a “cool” time with neighbors and the Issaquah Police Department! Get 20% off purchases while hanging out with police officers at the casual, family friendly evening, courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s.
Save the Date Mimosa Morning
Wednesday, September 4, 9-11:00am Blakely Hall
Swing by Blakely Hall on the first day of school to celebrate with friends and neighbors! Join us for coffee, mimosas, and a light breakfast. All are welcome. (21 & over)
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sunday, September 8, 4-6:00pm Blakely Hall
Bring the family for a Mid-Autumn Festival to celebrate the moon with friends and neighbors! Enjoy kids crafts & games, lantern riddles, traditional food (including Mooncakes) and more! Advanced tickets are $10/adult, $5 child. To learn more about the festival and purchase tickets, please visit Issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Travel Night
Wednesday, September 11, 7:00pm Blakley Hall Topic: A Culinary Journey Through Thailand
Join award-winning chef, teacher, and restaurateur, Nongkran Daks, winner of Food Network’s “Pad Thai Throwdown with Bobby Flay” to learn about authentic Thai food in her homeland. Special focus will be on Thailand’s delicious and varied culinary scene. And as a special bonus, Chef Nongkran will do a food demo with a tasting. Her husband, Larry will give a general overview about traveling and living in Thailand as an expatriate. Please bring a refreshment to share. Free to attend, but registration is required at issaquahhighlands.com/ events.
Single Mingle!
Friday, September 13, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Join fellow single, divorced or widowed men and women for a fun, facilitated night of building meaningful connections! $15/person includes wine, chocolate, and fruit. Tickets are available at issaquahhighlands.com/ events.
Community-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, September 21 Blakely Hall
Don’t miss the Issaquah Highlands semi-annual community garage sale. Sell or shop throughout the community! Residents can also bring their sellable goods to Village Green Park and set up shop! Registration for the Yard Sale at Village Green Park is recommended to guarantee your space – www. issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Cultural Conversations Thursday, October 3, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Cultural Conversations is a safe space for community connection that inspires change through storytelling, new friendships, awareness of diverse cultures, and common bonds. We invite all members of the Issaquah community to join us for an uplifting evening of conversation. The topic for this first session will be “Building Deeper Connections.” Learn more about this program, brought to the community in partnership between Highlands Council and the City of Issaquah, at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Governance Mtgs IHCA Architectural Review Committee Tuesday 8/6, 6:00pm IHCA Office
IHCA Finance Committee Tuesday, 8/13, 5:30 pm IHCA Office
Highlands Fiber Network Advisory Group
Monday, 8/26, 5:00pm, IHCA Office
IHCA Board of Directors
Wednesday, 8/28, 5:30pm, IHCA Office
City Meetings City Meetings covering Issaquah Highlands topics will be listed at IssaquahHighlands.com/ events.
Get Involved Dia de los Muertos Planning Meeting Sunday, August 11, 4:00pm Blakely Hall
All are welcome to help plan one of our best events of the year – Day of the Dead! Join us for our initial planning meeting to get the party started – please RSVP to lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org if you can make it – no prior experience or knowledge necessary. And save the date for the Community Dia de los Muertos celebration on November 1, 6:30-8:30pm at Blakely Hall. If you’d like to lend a hand but can’t make it to the planning meeting, please contact lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org. There are plenty of ways to help!
Mid-Autumn Festival Sunday, September 8
Would you like to help with this fun tribute to the harvest moon, celebrated in many Asian cultures? We have opportunities for set up, helping with a station during the event, and clean up. There’s even some advanced prep you can help with from home! Please contact lindsey.p@ ihcouncil.org to learn more or sign up!
Holidays National Night Out Tuesday, August 6
Eid al-Adha Starts Sunday, August 11
Assumption of Mary Thursday, August 15
Senior Citizens Day Wednesday, August 21
National Dog Day For daily updates, follow us on:
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For the latest details, see IssaquahHighlands.com/events
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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT Issaquah School District
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Big Yellow Bus Ride Elementary Online Registration MS & HS Online Registration Ready for School Fair School Board Meeting-7:00 PM School Board Meeting-7:00 PM Teacher Assignments-Elementary Elementary School ‘Meet the Teacher’ Socials First Day of School First Day of Kindergarten
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Tools4Schools School Supplies Drive Underway for 2019-20 Tools4Schools is a partnership between the Issaquah Schools Foundation and the Issaquah Food & Clothing bank to provide new backpacks filled with basic school supplies for Issaquah School District K-12 students who need financial support. Help by donating funds for a school supply kit, backpack, or both here: supplyallkids.com/#/donate/isf. If you, or someone you know needs a backpack or supplies, registration to receive one at: isfdn.org/tools-for-school-registration. Pick up backpacks and supplies Monday, August 12, 2019 from 3:00 – 8:00 pm at Clark Elementary School, 335 1st Ave. SE, Issaquah.
New to Issaquah High School? “New to IHS Night” is August 27, 2019. Tours begin at 6:15 pm, with informational sessions at 6:30 pm and 7:15 pm, in the IHS Theater. Join other 9th grade families and new-to-IHS students for our annual tradition. IHS planned activities: individualized info sessions for transfer students and incoming 9th graders, campus tours, student panels, spirit wear, meet administrators, PTSA, Boosters, ASB. Great way to start the school year, learning about IHS!
Cultural Families Partnership – Getting Ready for School Fair ISD Cultural and Families Partnership Team, with ISD Family Liaisons, parent volunteers, interpreters, will be available to answer Back-to-School questions, such as ELL, bus info, lunch, and Family Access, for families requesting help with the different ISD online verification processes. Taking place August 12, 2019, 3:00-7:00 pm at Clark Elementary School, 335 1st Ave SE, Issaquah. Spanish and Mandarin interpreters available. ALL other language interpreters, questions, email Lorna Gilmour, GilmourL@issaquah.wednet.edu, by August 6, 2019.
ISD Middle Schools: Back to School Days & Volunteers Needed! IMS Panther Days and PCMS Lynx Days take place August 21-22, 2019. It’s fun to rejoin friends, while managing school business! Students take annual school pictures, obtain ASB cards, receive schedules, locker assignments, textbooks, club sign-up, get PE uniforms, purchase yearbooks, join the PTSA, and pay the bookkeeper. We need help, requiring about 30 volunteers; love to have several responsible students, hours counting towards IHS Community Service or NHS hours. Visit PacificCasadeptsa.org or IssaquahMiddlePTSA.org.
Kindergarten Families: Ride the Big Yellow Bus ISD invites parents and incoming kindergarteners to ride the big yellow bus August 7-8, 2019. Join other kindergartners at IHS, while introducing bus safety. Families meet at the IHS parking lot, leaving promptly at 9:30 am, lasting one hour. Reservations strictly required. To RSVP, visit issaquah.wednet.edu. Daily, kindergartens will only be released to their parent/guardian or designee, after school. A release form is required and must be signed by the parent, providing up to six designees. Proof of identification will be required. Release forms may be found online, at the event, or call 425-837-7000.
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DOG TALK
Dogs “Talk,” But do we Listen? And What are We Really Saying to Our Dogs? by John Knuth, Owner of DogSmart, Resident of Discovery West
Dog Talk is a monthly column for dog-lovers in Issaquah Highlands, which by all accounts, is quite a few of you! Did you know Issaquah Highlands has the only off-lease dog park in Issaquah? Bark Park opened on July 9, 2005. Estimating the cost of construction to be approximately $72K, a community fundraising campaign, led by the ad hoc “Pets and Pals Committee,” began in 2004 with $45K seed money contributed by Port Blakely, Issaquah Highlands’ master developer. Small and large donations by resident dog owners, combined with contributions by various developers, met the funding need and park construction began. Today the IHCA owns and manages Bark Park. See their maintenance updates on page 13. Have you ever been caught in the middle of a full-fledged ‘conversation’ with your dog out in public? I don’t mean asking for a behavior with a verbal cue such as “Stay” or “Here”. I’m talking about a ‘back-andforth’ discussion that includes complete sentences, variations of tone, hand gestures, and if you’re like me, playing the speaking part for your dog so that the conversation carries on to completion. It might go something like this… “Hey Kaya, whatcha sniffing there?” “Two to three coyotes. I was hoping to meet up with them.” “Oh really? You think that would be a good idea?” “Why not? They like rabbits. I like rabbits, too.”
“You make a fair point.” Many of us find it fun to imagine a world in which a conversation like that (well, maybe not quite as silly as that) could actually take place. Whether you are one of those people or not, one thing is certain our dogs are ‘talking’ to us all the time, we just need to learn how to listen. Humans and dogs share the same senses albeit with very different capabilities and preferences regarding which senses they rely on the most when communicating. Humans like to – dare I say – love to talk. We are extremely verbal creatures, so it follows that our primary method for delivering information is through the spoken word. If we are doing a lot of talking, it would help if others were listening! It’s a good thing that hearing
Author John Knuth talking with his nine-year-old Siberian Husky, Kaya at their home in Discovery West.
is our primary mechanism for receiving information. While most dogs also can use their “voices” and hear the spoken word, their communication preferences are entirely different to ours. A dog’s preference for receiving information is through sight while a highly developed collection of body language is relied upon for delivering information out. While humans and dogs are both capable of making sounds, seeing things, using body language, it’s the order in which we call upon them that matters most. Consider this scenario: A woman stands facing her dog who is also standing, mouth open and head slightly tilted. The woman says “Sit” and the dog lowers his body into a seated position – great! Woman spoke, dog heard and responded with the desired behavior. Now let’s switch things up slightly and have the woman turn around so that her back is facing the dog as she says “Sit.” I’ve seen more dogs remain standing or do something else entirely instead of sitting – why? Think about a dog’s preferred method for receiving information – visually. We often fail to be aware of what are bodies are doing while we are talking to our dogs. We are using our voice to say “Sit” not
realizing that we may be leaning forward ever so slightly while speaking. Our dogs see our body movement first and respond accordingly. It’s very similar when looking at a scenario from our dog’s perspective. We might hear our dog whining or barking but failed to have seen a variety of body language displays that proceeded them. While it would certainly be easier if our dogs just told us what they thought, it doesn’t have to be as difficult to communicate as it often is. Next time you’re communicating with your dog, keep in mind what your movements and gestures might be saying, and pay attention to what your dog might be saying in response through his/her body language. You’ll be surprised at how your “conversations” might evolve! If you are interested in reading more on this topic, I recommend On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas. Do you have a question about dogs or dog training for John? Email him at john@dogsmartseattle.com and he will share his answers in future columns.
Help prevent crime when you walk your dog!
Paws on Patrol
Thursday, August 15, 6:00 - 7:00pm Issaquah Highlands Bark Park (see page 14 for more info)
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Shelter Holdings Development Permit Applications Denied by Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, Highlands Council, and Starpoint resident In September 2018, the City of Issaquah Development Commission began holding public hearings to hear legal arguments regarding three permit applications by Issaquah Highlands Investment Fund - Commercial, LLC (IHIF-C), better known in Issaquah Highlands as Shelter Holdings. These proceedings considered 21.5 acres along 9th Ave NE and on Discovery Drive. IHIF-C has applied for three site development permits: • 111,000 square feet in retail businesses in 11 single-story buildings with 485 surface parking stalls. • 92,417 square feet in a 4-story medical office building with first floor retail and 394 parking stalls, with surface and structured parking. • 105,000 square feet 4-story (one below-grade) self-storage facility with 34 parking stalls located on the street, and onsite surface and structured parking internal to the building. These public hearings continued through July 2, 2019 when the testimonies were completed and the Commission’s deliberations began, 19 meetings total. Shelter Holdings submitted three development applications to the City of Issaquah for land in Issaquah Highlands. This illustrates the retail portion.
Why so many meetings over this length of time? The overarching issue regarded a disagreement between the City and the applicant about which development standards apply to these permit applications. Issaquah Highlands development used to be governed by standards in a 20-year development agreement. After this period, the agreement was replaced with Issaquah Municipal Code regulations.
At the July 2 meeting, the Commission agreed that they had jurisdiction to deliver decisions on the applications. However, citing IMC, the commissioners did not present a decision on which regulations apply to these applications. Commissioner Michael Brennan stated the Director of Development Services determines which applications the Commission reviews, saying, “The Commission doesn’t have the authority to second guess the Director’s decision. It is not within the scope of our authority.” The commissioners agreed and moved on to discussing the applications. Taking each in turn, the commission unanimously denied each application, citing reasons in a City staff report dated September 17, 2018 that specified the standards by which these applications did not comply with the Replacement Regulations. These standards involved minimum floor area ratio (or FAR, a density measurement), structured parking regulations and public plazas. Attorneys for both the
City and the applicant reiterated previous opinions these applications did not comply with the Replacement Regulations. The Commission stated multiple times it did not review non-compliance of any other standards criteria. For next steps, Shelter Holdings representative, Tia Heim, explained by email after the Commission decision, “Shelter will now appeal to the Hearing Examiner the Director’s determination that the Replacement Regulations (rather than the Issaquah Highlands Development Agreement regulations) apply to these applications.” There was no estimation provided about timing. For more information, please see issaquahhighlands.com/ and search, “Shelter Holdings”.
ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS TRIVIA
Every month we ask three Issaquah Highlands-related questions. Prove your knowledge of the Issaquah Highlands by emailing me the answers! Some months may be easy - other months will test your internet search skills. July 2019 answers: 1. Manchester Court is the name of the neighborhood around Village Green. 2. The Little Free Library located on the south side of the Village Green is purple. 3. Previous Highlands Day events were held at Village Green - definitely my favorite event! You could have also attended Veteran’s Day there, or one of several informal gatherings put on by Highlands Council, such as the Peace Mob Correct answers were submitted by: Answering 2/3 correctly:
Colin Yuen & Benny Biesmans Thanks to everyone who participated!
This year’s Highlands Day is going to be a fun, game filled, event! The event has a long history in the Issaquah Highlands. How much do you know about this community celebration? 1.
When was the first Highlands Day?
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How many people attended Highlands Day in 2018?
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What is your favorite part of Highlands Day?
Highlands Day is a fun-filled event every summer!
If you think you have the answers, please email it to IHTrivia@gmail.com along with your full name. Responses will be accepted until Aug 12th. Those with correct answers will see their name published in next month’s issue of Connections. Everyone who responds with a correct answer will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Habit Burger. Every correct answer is an entry! Trivia are brought to you by Chelsea Musick of Central Park Neighborhood.
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PREVENT CRIME WHILE YOU WALK YOUR DOG
FREE TRAINING PROGRAM Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 PM Issaquah Highlands Bark Park
For more information, please visit: issaquahhighlands.com/events
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HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK
Cutting the Cord Video in the Highlands
by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network (HFN) Here in Issaquah Highlands, nearly all our residents are connected to the Highlands Fiber Network (HFN), a state-of-the-art fiber to the home internet connection. Many residences still have a connection to our local cable companies for TV programming and sometimes telephone service, even though they don’t have to. Our subscribers can get their TV programming without a cable TV connection and phone service – all through the fiber internet connections. Do you want to cut the cable cord? I have a few ideas for you that will make sure you don’t miss a thing! Here at the HFN Labs, (actually, just my office), we’ve looked into adding a video offering to complement your internet connection. After extensive research, looking at how our network is constructed, what is on the market, providers, etc., we’ve discovered a few things: • Traditional networks that cable TV providers use (fiber to coaxial) are inherently limited in what they can provide. Coaxial is copper and is limited. • Broadcast Video (what they normally provide) is rapidly becoming outdated in its delivery and product packaging. • Large cable providers are actually moving to streaming their content over internet connections. Furthering our research, at Blakely Hall we installed an off-air antenna to see how complicated it was to get a whole package without a cable TV connection. We were able to pull in several local channels, but not all, and the antenna needed to be rotated to get some, rotated again to get others. Plus, the TV input needed to be changed often. Then we added the Tivo Bolt ™️ for Netflix™️ and other streaming movie channels. But pulling in the local channels was still problematic. Some resident locations in the Highlands are not situated in an area where an off-air antenna would even work. You could consider DIRECTV™️ and Dish™️, but mounting locations are restricted, and these services are costly. All that being said, we finally came up with what we think is the perfect combination today: • Apple TV with a wifi connection to HFN. (You can also use an Amazon Firestick, and others.) • Subscribe to YouTube TV and download the app to Apple TV. • Subscribe to DirecTV Now, and download that app to Apple TV. • Both services run about $40/mo, no contract. • Both include local TV stations. (And I believe they both of these have free trials.) • Both have extensive programming and sports networks, but their channel lineups are different. • Both have a cloud-based DVR included. • Video products run over any HFN network easily, but I’d opt for our 100/100mbps plan. • Both the Apple TV and Firestick have other streaming apps, such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, etc. for other movie options. Please note that none of these streaming video products are affiliated with HFN. We have no ties, commercial or otherwise. Subscriptions are separate and additional to your HFN monthly billing. Also, any support for these products and services are outside of the HFN customer care. (We’ll make sure your HFN internet connection is good, though). If you’d like to see a demonstration of these video products, you can contact me. I’d be happy to walk you through them here at my office. I’m in and out, so contact me first. Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service can help you get the most out of your Network. They are available 24/7 at 425-427-0999, highlandsfibernetwork.com or support@hfnservices.com.
Highlands Fiber Network: Fiber to the Home, Community Owned Issaquah Highlands was designed as an innovative, highly connected, urban village enjoying traditional neighborhood design. Fiber to the home, The “Covenant for community owned! Community” was created to fund it, attached to land titles. The Covenant states that each home purchase must include a connection to the network ($250 one-time fee, required at closing). And each home is required to subscribe to the minimum connection (10/10mbps), which is currently $50/month.
Most apartment rentals in Issaquah Highlands provide the option to join the network, with the same hook up fee ($250) and the same monthly rates. HFN’s High Speed Fiber Optic Network is fast, reliable, and competitively priced. Our current offerings include 10/10mbps, 100/100mbps and 1000/1000mbps speeds. For rates and information Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week highlandsfibernetwork.com (425)427-0999 support@hfnservices.com or see highlandsfibernetwork.com/support Direct questions about the Covenant for Community to: Frank Pineau, General Manager, HFN fpineau@hfn.org, 425-394-4184 HFN Office is at Blakely Hall
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HOME ORGANIZATION
Declutter Challenge #8 Purge and Distribute
by Johnna Masterson, Central Park Resident and Owner of Inspired and Organized
Can you believe we are already in August?! It may seem like it was just yesterday the kids got out of school. And in all honesty, they kind of did! The extended year made for a short first month of summer. Let’s take advantage of the rest of our longer days and get some organizing tasks done! If we start now, we can transition into fall with ease. The first step I’d like you to take is an inventory of your clothing and office/school supplies. Go through every room in your house and set aside anything that no longer fits. You want to be sure to know exactly where you stand before going school clothes shopping. Then go through and inventory your pens, paper, glue sticks, etc. You don’t want to purchase something you already have, when you can “shop your home.” When you are finished, you can choose to sell your clothing at the Issaquah Highlands Community Garage Sale on September 21 or donate it to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Next, let’s tackle more of that garage! It is a really important area to declutter, as it’s known to cause a tremendous amount of stress for families. Creating extra space and a system that works can make this area useful again. Weekend summer days are the perfect time for this, as you will want to remove everything. As you sort, place items in categories. Once you have everything laid out in sections, you can start the purge process. Items in good condition or that are gently used can go to Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, Eastside Baby Corner or Value Village (a for-profit thrift retailer on East Lake Sammamish Boulevard).
As you replace the food items in your cupboard bins, make one for open containers, so they get eaten first.
To dispose of electronics, check in at Recology on Gilman Boulevard. They help safely dispose of the items you cannot put in your household garbage. Take items such as half-used paint cans to King County hazardous waste recycling, (find out how at kingcounty.gov). Large items, or large loads of waste, are to be taken to the King County transfer station near Factoria, Bellevue. Also, try your best to downsize your decorations and anything simply taking up room. You would not believe the amount of space you can save by eliminating just a few extra items. Once you have reduced by at least a third, place everything you are keeping in clear bins according to category. And, be sure to label them. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect. You and your family will appreciate the steps you take toward a more organized garage come those rainy fall days. The last stop on this list will be your pantry. Soon school lunches will need to be made, and meal planning for easy weekday nights will be in full swing! Having a wellstocked and organized pantry, filled only with items that you use, will make this process much easier! Start off
Ask Kari!
Kari is on vacation this month. Please enjoy some best of the best questions from previous columns. Dear Kari, My ex-husband (we were married for 3 years), has just friended his ex-girlfriend on Facebook. I saw the post announcing that they were friends, and I almost passed out! He told me that he would never speak to her again when we were married. He told me that he never truly liked her or trusted her, yet he is now friendly with her again. What should I do? Should I confront him? - Upset Ex-Wife
Dear Upset Ex-Wife, You have not stated in your question how long you have been divorced, which would impact my answer. If it’s only been a few months and you need to communicate with your ex regarding other personal matters, you could drop in a question about the Facebook posting when talking to him. If it’s been years, (one year of more), I would recommend that you keep your curiosity to yourself and focus on your own life vs. his. You both have ended your marriage and should at this point wish each other well, inclusive of dating others again. We keep our dignity when we don’t chase past relationships simply due to curiosity. This can appear desperate and unhealthy by others. Also, at this point you do not have any idea if their re-friending on social media is due to opportunity (e.g. seeing one’s name pop up; or if one of them searched for the other party). Either way, I would let it go. -Kari Dear Kari, I recently saw something troubling in the local movie theatre parking lot. I was walking through the parking lot in route to taking my children to see a movie and spotted another mother with three children standing at the back of her car drinking vodka straight from the bottle at 1:00 PM in the afternoon. I was both shocked and concerned, so much so that I paused to watch her. She took about six drinks, then closed the back of her car and began to walk into the movie theatre. I was
by taking everything out and putting it on your kitchen island or dining room table. Just like in your garage, you will categorize as you remove each item. Check dates and donate anything you won’t use in the near future. Once the sorting process is finished, create zones according to category. Pasta with pasta sauce, crackers, chips and snack foods together, sweets (up high), etc. I also have a grab and go PB&J bin dedicated to bread and peanut butter, as well as an “eat first” bin I first saw on my friend Lisa’s Instagram page (@NeatFreakMcKinney). Fill it with already open snack items to make sure your family knows to eat those before opening another bag/box! I hope these tips help make the rest of your summer a breeze, knowing the beginning of another school year will be much less stressful! Happy August! DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: This month we focused more on our garages, so I would like to challenge you to remove one full box of miscellaneous items from this area! I will be holding another Sell $mart workshop on August 27, 7:00 pm at Blakely Hall to prepare for the September Community Garage Sale, and this would be the perfect opportunity to get advice on pricing. Bring a few things from your box and we will provide the stickers. Hope to see you there!
stunned to see a mother drinking at the back of her car in the middle of the day while her children watched. I just walked inside behind her, but now I wonder if I should have called the police. I keep running the scenario over in my mind; do you think I should have done something different? - Concerned Mom in Issaquah Dear Concerned Mom in Issaquah, My goodness, I too would have stopped out of concern. Seeing a woman drinking out of the back of her car in the afternoon while her children watched is terrible parenting. And, consuming alcohol in public spaces is illegal in Washington State. Therefore, the mother made two poor choices that day. Whether you should have gotten involved is tricky. If she drank the liquor and then proceeded to walk into the theatre without stumbling, you could have hoped that her sitting through a movie for two and a half hours would have helped the alcohol pass through her system. If she appeared intoxicated, I would have called the police and reported her troubling behavior. Doing so would have involved you in a dynamic that would have most likely included: you making a 911 call, reporting the incident to the movie theatre staff, talking to the police when they arrived, potentially being shunned by the woman when she realized that you reported her, and you and your family missing your movie. But in the end, her children would have been safe for that day and you would have done a good thing for society. After that, it would have been up to her and the criminal justice system to help her make better choices in the future including seeking treatment for alcohol abuse. I would move forward and forgive yourself for being confused about how to handle a challenging situation in the public area. -Kari I love to hear from our readers. Email your Ask Kari questions to kari@ihcg.co. All questions will be answered in upcoming columns. About Kari: Kari O’Neill, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and is a resident of Issaquah Highlands. This column is for entertainment purposes only. If you are in crisis and in need of support, please contact the Crisis Clinic at 866-427-4747.
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IH=WUI=Wildfire Threat August Installment for Your 2019 Readiness by Amanda Keverkamp, CERT Team 9, Resident of Crofton Springs The country watched in horror last summer as entire neighborhoods in populated California communities were devoured by fire. Considering how many months of rain we enjoy throughout the year, it’s hard to imagine that happening here in the PNW. However, here in the Issaquah Highlands, we live in an area considered to be a wildland-urban interface (WUI), which is a fancy way of saying that our community borders natural or wildlife area. It also means our community is vulnerable to wildfire. For this month’s preparedness task, we will focus on fire safety, including ways to protect your home and what to do when you are in wildfire country. Protecting Your Home The key to protecting your home from a wildfire is creating a defensible or fire-proof zone around your home. This means clearing away highly flammable material (dry leaves, dead trees, debris) at least 30feet from your home.
S U M M ER EV EN T S Meet Issaquah’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at the Saturday Farmer’s Markets or at these community events: WASHINGTON STATE WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN SOLUTIONS FOR A PREPARED, SAFE, RESILIENT WASHINGTON
The Discovery Channel dedicated a full episode of their popular show “Homestead Rescue” to showing how this can be done. In the episode “Line of Fire,” experts helped a family living in a wildfire-prone area of California create a defensible zone around their home. They also helped the family create an emergency escape plan and took the opportunity to practice it. I highly recommend watching the episode. Here in the Emergency Preparedness column, we talk about evacuation plans a lot so this is a great opportunity to see a plan in action. Wildfire Safety in the Wilderness If you’re heading into wildfire country, perhaps for a camping trip, make sure you’ve dedicated at least a few minutes of trip prep to wildfire safety. • Maps and Evacuation Plans: Make sure you know the campground evacuation plans and identify several ways out. Bring a map or pick one up at the visitor center. This is especially important if you’re visiting a remote area with spotty cellphone coverage. • Emergency Radio: Bring your emergency radio and fresh batteries. • Air Filtering Masks: Pack N95 masks for every member in your party. This will help filter out dangerous particles. • Follow Campground and Local Campfire Rules and Burn Bans: It’s important to follow all campfire rules and burn bans. Tune your emergency radio to a NOAA weather channel or local alerting system for current conditions. As the saying goes, “Know before you go.” • Evacuate When Told To: If you find yourself facing a nearby wildfire, or have been instructed to evacuate, do so immediately. If you wait, not only do you put yourself, family, and friends in harm’s way, you also put first responders in harm’s way. The Hartford Insurance company put together a comprehensive wildfire safety checklist. It covers everything from steps to take to lower the risk of damage to your home, to what to do while you evacuate (including turning on all of the lights in your home as you leave so firefighters can see through the smoke). Read more at thehartford.com/claims/wildfire-safety.
Issaquah Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9:00am – 2:00pm Pickering Barn
National Night Out
August 6, 5:00 – 8:00pm Issaquah Police Department on E. Sunset Way
Highlands Day
August 24, Noon – 4:00pm Grand Ridge Plaza
Salmon Days
October 5 - 6, 10:00am – 6:00pm Downtown Issaquah Visit issaquahcitizencorps.org/training.html for details about these events and more.
CERT Classes Start Next Month Mark your calendars! CERT classes are starting up next month. The CERT – Community Emergency Response Team – program trains citizens for all hazards, teaching valuable skills like fire suppression, search and rescue, disaster medical care, and more. The eight-week course begins September 20. To learn more and register, visit issaquahcitizencorps.com or come see us at the CERT booth at Highlands Day!
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RENTAL FACILITIES
DIRECTORY ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1011 NE High Street Suite 210 Monday–Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
MAIN PHONE: 425-427-9257 | AFTER HOURS: 425-223-8887 | IssaquahHighlands.com Governing Body Responsible for:
Property Management Enforcement of CCRs, Rules, Regs Architectural Review Common Area Landscape
Board of Directors ihcaboard @ihcommunity.org Jim Young, President Rossie Cruz, Vice President Dan Vradenburg, Treasurer Greg Underwood, Director Bryan Shiflett, Director Shiva Bosedevarahatti, Director Ben Rush, Director
Funded by:
Annual IHCA Assessments Neighborhood Assessments
HIGHLANDS COUNCIL Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive Monday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm*
MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 | IssaquahHighlands.com Blakely Hall Social Programs Community Garden Connections Newspaper issaquahhighlands.com BlakelyHall.com E-Letter Official Social Media
Blakely Hall
2550 NE Park Drive 425-507-1107 | kim.k@ihcouncil.org | BlakelyHall.com Blakely Hall is Issaquah Highlands’ award-winning community center that feels like a luxury lodge. With a variety of meeting, art & dining spaces, an outdoor patio, and adjacent park, it accommodates groups from 20 -200. See our webpage for more information or contact Lindsey at Highlands Council with your questions.
Fire Station #73 Meeting Room
1280 NE Park Drive 425-313-3200 | eastsidefire-rescue.org/Facilities
Homestreet Bank
Conference Room 909 Northeast Ellis Dr. | 425-677-2210 homestreet.com/branches/issaquah-branch
Sarah Hoey, Executive Director | sarah.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1120 Barbara Uribe, Senior Accountant and Benefits Coordinator | barbara.u@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1123 Kristyn McKinnon, Accounting Manager | kristyn.m@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1117 Soledad Ruiz, Account Receivable Specialist | soledad.r@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119 Blair Krieg, Community Manager | blair.k@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1121 Debbie Orosco, Community Manager | deborrah.o@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1134 Lyle Dickey, Landscape Manager | lyle.d@ihcommunity.org Matthew Hendrikse, Maintenance Facilities Manager | matthew.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1137 Billing Inquiries | payments@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119
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Board of Trustees hcbot@ihcouncil.org Gary Ashby, President David Ngai, Vice President/Treasurer Ami Desai-Mehta, Secretary Kimberly Kapustein, Trustee Philip Nored, Trustee Jimmy Ochiltree, Trustee Anna Preyapongpisen, Trustee
Funded by:
YWCA Family Village
Community Rooms 930 NE High St. | 425-270-6800 ywcaworks.org/locations/family-village-issaquah
CONNECTIONS Connections: By Community, For Community Connections News is a nationally recognized monthly community newspaper written mostly by volunteer-resident writers, edited and published by Issaquah Highlands Council. Connections helps Highlands Council fulfill its mission to develop a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, stewardship and well-being. Join the Connections Team Highlands Council is always looking for volunteer contributing writers, photographers and graphic designers. For more information, contact Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, at nina.m@ihcouncil.org. Submit an Announcement for “Milestones” See your announcements published in the new life “Milestones” section of Connections. We accept birth/adoption, graduation, marriage, obituary and culturally-recognized life milestone announcements for Issaquah Highlands residents only. See submission form and guidelines at IssaquahHighlands.com. Interested in advertising in Connections? We welcome media sponsors at any time during the year.
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Connections printed and distributed monthly, free of charge, to every address in Issaquah Highlands (residences and businesses). We also distribute through local gathering spaces, such as coffee shops and the Metro Park and Ride. Circulation: Approximately 4,500
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Display ad pricing begins at $150/month. Discounts available for 3, 6 and 12 month contracts. Online advertising is also available.
Nina Milligan, Communications Manager | nina.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1111 Michele McFarland, Controller | michele.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1108 Lindsey Pinkston, Community Program Manager | lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1109 Kim Kirschbaum, Administrative Assistant | kim.k@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1107 Vicki Grunewald, Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Coordinator | vicki.g@ihcouncil.org Julie Clegg, Creative Coordinator | julie.c@ihcouncil.org
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EMERGENCY Emergency: 9-1-1 Issaquah Police (non-emergency) 425-837-3200 WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife 425-775-1311
Emergency Contact Number For after-hours emergencies not involving police and fire response or gas or water main breaks, contact IHCA at 425-223-8887
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