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W H AT ’ S I N S I D E ? 5 Feature: The Annual IHCA Report Issue 8 IHCA News, Goats, etc. 11 Volunteer of the Month 13 Highlands Council 14 Wish You Were Here 16 What’s Happening 18 How to Get Involved 19 Highlands Youth - HY 19 Milestones
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July 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE The IHCA slogan is “maintaining community,” a poetic way of describing how our community is strengthened through property maintenance. Indeed, it is! I bet you burst with pride, as I do, when you re-enter the community after being away on a trip, or even away at work in Seattle or Bellevue. The lush greenery, the well-maintained homes, the active parks - - all this fills me with pride for Issaquah Highlands! Thank you IHCA! In this issue of Connections, get caught up on all the IHCA’s news. And get better acquainted with the people who work so hard for us, the staff and crew of the IHCA.
Nina at one of her favorite IHCA parks, Village Green at Blakely Hall.
And there is more inside! I hope you will also enjoy an expanded Wish You Were Here photo-story of the fun you all had recently at Highlands Council programming in Blakely Hall. Get to know one of your IHCA Directors of the Board through our Volunteer of the Month, Greg Underwood. There are new stories about Home Organization, Living Green and Emergency Preparedness, all hallmarks of Issaquah Highlands life. Pull out the What’s Happening section in the middle and keep all month long. This is your guide to events and important meetings in Issaquah Highlands. I venture there is something for everybody in the various programming put on by Highlands Council and our community volunteers. On the Cover: The IHCA staff includes those in office administration, landscaping and maintenance. Photographed at Village Green Park this spring, they are: Top Row: Dan Adams, Brennan Dickey, Lyle Dickey, Blair Krieg, Matthew Hendrikse, Sarah Hoey, Spencer Dickey, Julio Lievano; Middle Row: Debbie Orosco, Soledad Ruiz, Barbara Uribe, Kristyn McKinnon; Front Row: Jaime Portillo, Pedro Galvez, Jesus Naranjo. I hope you are enjoying your summer in this park-filled, walkable and well-designed community. The homeowner’s association works hard all year long to make sure you enjoy living here.
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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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS YARD OF THE MONTH
Real Curb Appeal — HAPPY SUMMER —
Congrats to our July winner! REAL CURB APPEAL is a contest in the Issaquah Highlands where we showcase a beautiful front yard each month. Congratulations to the Michael family of Dahlia Park, whose home exemplifies great curb appeal with gorgeous potted plants and outdoor décor. Your creativity – not the size of your yard – makes the outdoor space special: highlight your planters, pots, benches, chairs – anything to make your home stand out. Challenge your neighbors! Next month’s winner will be a home in the Pinecrest neighborhood.
AUGUST: PINECREST | SEPTEMBER: ROANOKE WOODS Win a $100 gift card to Squak Mt. Greenhouse & Nursery Check out the ‘Real Curb Appeal—Issaquah Highlands’ Facebook page for more info & upcoming neighborhoods
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DATE: Thursday, July 18 TIME: 7:00 - 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) LOCATION: Blakely Hall, Issaquah Highlands, 2550 NE Park Drive
Hear directly from candidates running for local office and learn their positions on issues affecting our community. Forums are moderator-led and driven by community-generated questions. Submit your questions at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
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Another successful year has passed as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Issaquah Highlands. I love looking back at the old photos compared to now, how the land has been developed and the community has grown over the years. I love seeing pictures of the people, knowing that it is the owners here that helped shaped this amazing community. Together we welcome new homeowners to our community every day. Change is inevitable and we are still growing. As my great-great-grandmother, Frances Hodson Burnett, the author of “The Secret Garden,” said, “If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.” Let’s keep growing as a community not just with homes, but with families and friends. Tell your own stories and make amazing memories.
Approximately the number of acres managed by the IHCA, including 28 parks and surrounding open space.
The Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) staff remains dedicated to the success of this community. We would like to thank all of those who have served on IHCA committees and the IHCA Board of Directors. In addition, we say thank you to all the owners who worked with the IHCA by coming forth with amazing ideas! We value your input and your voice is the driving force behind what we do for this community every day.
– Sarah Hoey, Executive Director, IHCA
A Message from the IHCA Board of Directors President 2018/2019 was a very strong year for the IHCA team led by Sarah Hoey. As President of the Board of Directors, I have a very close view of how committed and talented our team is. From landscaping to accounting, all are dedicated to serving the homeowners in the best way possible. I could list many accomplishments from the last year; let me point out one that impacts all of us: the assessments for the upcoming year have remained the same as 2018/2019. My thanks to Sarah and her entire team.
– Jim Young
2018/19 DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT UPDATES The IHCA reviews all development applications for commercial and production builders as part of overseeing the IHCA Builder Architecture Review Committee (BARC). The IHCA executive director works in conjunction with the City of Issaquah’s development team and attends Urban Village Development Commission and City Council meetings as required. The director ensures architectural standards planned for this community are upheld and that community-wide standards are integrated into approved plans. BARC responsibilities include on-site inspection during the construction process. Builder ARC: What’s going on now? • Westridge South: New single-family neighborhood completed and transitioned from Polygon to the IHCA master association. (Total 72 homes) • Westridge: The IHCA is overseeing the current architectural plans and landscaping design approvals for the Westridge neighborhoods north of Discovery Drive, totaling 311 new homes. This project includes three new parks and an additional p-patch garden.
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Westridge townhomes North: 112 units Westridge townhomes South: 109 units Westridge North single-family: 72 units Westridge condominiums and affordable housing: 38 units • Alexan Apartments (Block 19): 135 units • Commercial: Approvals for commercial buildings and signage included Habit Burger, Orangetheory Fitness, Sleep Number and Scout & Molly’s. Builder ARC: What’s on the horizon? • Polygon Homes NW: 10 single family homes on Falls Drive • Swedish Hospital: Commercial parcels north of Blakely Drive • Shelter Holdings: 1.8 million square feet of commercially zoned parcels along 9th Ave NE and Discovery Drive • Bellevue College: 425K square feet of institutional development or 310 homes on College Drive, behind Grand Ridge Elementary • Block 20: 90K square feet of commercial/retail east of Dick’s Sporting Goods on 10th Ave NE
Number of home sales/escrow pay-offs processed by IHCA for IHCA, Highlands Fiber Network (HFN), and Highlands Council.
Total number of units overseen by the IHCA, approximately 90 percent of the total allowable residential.
Harrison Street and Grand Ridge Drive Updates The IHCA continues to partner with the Custom Architectural Review Committee (CARC) managed by Heartland, LLC. This ensures compliance to community standards and timely completion of the Harrison and Grand Ridge Drive neighborhoods. We are getting closer, but construction continues:
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130 LOTS TOTAL 99 built out 17 under construction 14 to be completed within next 4 years
The IHCA Executive Director works in conjunction with the CARC on new construction orientation meetings, dispute resolution (if needed) during construction, and final inspection and construction approvals.
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MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Shop completion: The IHCA had to overcome many unforeseen challenges just to bring utilities to this site. To help reduce costs, the maintenance and landscape teams facilitated the project management and some construction was done with Matthew Hendrikse in-house labor, such as building retaining walls, landscape and IHCA Facilities monument signage. This was a major team effort and a special Manager thank you is due to the entire IHCA team for their hard work.
Lyle Dickey IHCA Landscape Manager
New planting beds at Village Green Park: The landscape team removed 10,000 square feet of unusable sod due to overgrown tree roots, adjusted the irrigation, and added 100 yards of soil forming the perimeter beds. Eight large Japanese Maples, as well as azaleas, hydrangeas and other sun-to-shade loving plants were installed under the tree canopy. The beds were finished with 25 yards of bark. The maintenance team assisted in installing wi-fi (provided by HFN) in the park for public use. New fencing at Vista 1 Garden: This garden was the oldest p-patch garden in the community. The fence was falling apart, and the vertical posts were rotting. The maintenance team removed the existing fence and replaced three sides with a split rail fence. During this summer, they will finish painting the fence and put a new roof on the shed. Next year we will request funding to assist with Vista 2. Snow/disaster preparedness: The IHCA created an internal Natural Disaster Committee (NDC) following the “2019 Snowmageddon.” We purchased additional snowplows and equipment to better serve the community. We will continue to work with Regency Centers and the City of Issaquah during major events that affect this community. Park upgrades: The Summit Park slide rehabilitation is complete. The landscape team installed new plantings in Jade Park. The IHCA has all parks inspected by a certified playground inspector every year and we continue to monitor the parks on a regular basis. Mailbox upgrades: Mailboxes upgrades have been challenging due to scheduling difficulties with the United States Postal Service. Thank you for your patience as the IHCA maintenance team continues to work on this project. There are over 100 mailbox clusters in the community. We are continuing to remove the old housing around the mailboxes and repaint or replacing the existing cluster boxes. Creating better operational efficiencies: Over the past three years, we assessed the efficiency of overall operations. With IHCA Finance Committee and Board of Directors approvals, the IHCA purchased new equipment this year, including: a large Isuzu dump truck, a Kubota tractor (great for snow removal), and a hillside mower. Examples of cost savings include: • Dumping fees decreased significantly. • Equipment rental is no longer needed, saving over $10,000 annually. • The hillside mower is the fastest return on investment, saving $30,000 a year in contracted services and increasing safety for the crews and the contractors. Retention pond upgrades: This year the IHCA partnered with the City of Issaquah to upgrade irrigation automation in the valve equipment in our retention ponds. All retention ponds are owned and controlled by the City of Issaquah. The IHCA and the City are working very closely to ensure that there is enough water in the Issaquah Highlands ponds to continue contributing to the irrigation system, assist in flood control, and recharge the aquafer. Master streetscape improvements: The landscape team replaced 112 street trees this year, mainly due to snowstorm and disease damage. Landscape bark was applied to 4,500 tree pits to assist in water retention. We began streetscape upgrades to replace or refurbish damaged areas. The IHCA and arborists pruned all of the trees in all streetscapes throughout the Highlands and are evaluating all trees in the streetscapes and open spaces for disease and pests. New staff: This year, the landscaping team welcomed new crew member, Spencer Dickey.
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Survey says... The 2019 annual IHCA community survey received 88 responses. According to survey results: • 60 percent of residents believe the level of compliance enforcement is “acceptable as is.” • About 60 percent of residents find the IHCA to be very responsive in their communications. • About 75 percent believe the issaquahhighlands.com website is user friendly. Here we address a few of the top community concerns, according to the 2019 survey:
July 2019 Why no community pool in Issaquah Highlands?
How can I reserve a park gazebo?
Over the years, owners have expressed the need for a community pool. Unfortunately, the IHCA does not own any developable land to add this amenity. A pool was never originally designed for this community. More emphasis was placed on open space, trails and parks. There are, however, several parcels that are privately-owned that are currently zoned commercial. The IHCA will work with commercial parcel owners to convey the community’s desire for an aquatic center.
The policy on the IHCA parks gazebos such as Magnolia and Kirk park are first come, first served. For information about reserving a City of Issaquah gazebo at Central Park, please contact the city directly at 425-837-3300. All park hours are dawn to dusk.
If no community pool, how about more parks? Four new parks, trails, play structures, look-out point, hammocks and exercise stations are planned for the new Westridge neighborhood development. The construction will unfold over the course of several years, but the builder has received approval from the IHCA and the City of Issaquah. There are currently 28 parks already in the community.
What is my IHCA board district and who is my board district member? All board member names and districts are listed at issaquahhighlands.com. Residents are welcome to attend IHCA Board meetings, all of which are open to the public and posted to issaquahhighlands.com/events. While the annual IHCA community survey is now closed, you can report concerns to the IHCA at any time at issaquahhighlands.com/learn/issaquah-highlandscommunity-association-ihca/ask-the-ihca.
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT ARC Applications July 2018 - May 2019: • 236 total applications received and processed. • Top categories for ARC requests include AC units, landscape changes, and exterior paint changes. Compliance Summary July 2018 - May 2019: • There are 3,389 homes in the community. On average, 2.7 % of homes receive compliance notices each month. • The Covenant Committee reviewed five compliance appeals between July 2018 and May 2019.
Blair Krieg, Community Manager
Debbie Orosco, Community Manager
• Implemented new online voting process for the IHCA Board of Directors election. • Responsible for managing 15 supplemental communities within the master association. Perform neighborhood walk throughs and ensure action items are complete, including: ◦ Managing annual routine maintenance for roof and gutter cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and power washing. ◦ Managing reserve projects including roofing, painting, siding and dry rot repairs. • Prepared and ratified budgets for 15 supplemental neighborhoods within the master association. • Mailed welcome packets to all new homeowners. • Liaisoned for IHCA ARC Committee and Covenant Committee by facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, minutes and packets and relaying decisions to homeowners. • Responsible for the enforcement of governing documents. • Submitted over 315 work orders to the IHCA Landscape and Maintenance Departments.
Type of Notice Reminder
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2nd Fine
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3rd Fine
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ACCOUNTING REPORT Barbara Uribe, Senior Accountant & Benefits Coordinator Kristyn McKinnon, Accounting Manager Soledad Ruiz, Accounts Receivable Specialist • • • • • • • • • •
No increase in assessments for 2019/2020 Less than 5% delinquency (only 10 units in collections) Clean audit Budget preparation and review Audit builder deposits Audit reserve expenditures Audit owner construction deposits Re-allocated year-end surplus and building fund Achieved 100% funding of Master reserve account Total forecasted 2018/2019 master budget variance: $208k favorable as of March 2019
A big thank you to all of the IHCA board and committee members who served in 2018-19: IHCA Board of Directors: Jim Young (president), Rossie Cruz (vice president), Dan Vradenburg (treasurer), Rob Knight (secretary), Greg Underwood, Bosedevarahatti (BT) Shivakumar, Bryan Shiflett ARC Committee: Ben Rush, Yang He Lee, Jennifer Regis, Bertan Aygun, Sean Alexander, Walt Bailey, Elizabeth Gregg For their continued support of the IHCA’s mission, we’d like to thank the IHCA Board of Directors, HFN, Highlands Council, and the City of Issaquah.
Finance Committee: Melody Greene, Alex Garrard, Mike Petty, Jason Bone, John Knappenberger, David Ngai Covenant Committee: Larry Norton, Lisa Soboslai, Bob Bailey
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The Goats are Coming! Goats return July 10th
by Sue Lani Madsen, Healing Hooves Sheppard and Co-Owner
Don’t feed the goats. Treat the working dogs like other service dogs – Get permission before approaching. Treat electric fencing with respect – It’s shocking. The Healing Hooves herd is returning to Issaquah Highlands in 2019. Border collie Nessie will be on hand to help with herding as they move from site to site. Gigi the livestock guardian dog (LGD) will be undercover behind the electric netting, alert to any threats to “her” goats.
If you are new to the Highlands natural approach to vegetation management, here are a few tips to keep in mind. First of all, don’t feed the goats. It is a violation of Issaquah Highlands rules to dump anything into the natural areas behind and between houses, but it can be downright dangerous for the goats. The same common ornamental plants that are toxic to humans are also bad for the goats. These include rhododendron, azaleas and foxglove. And besides, the goats have work to do, browsing on thistles, weeds, grasses and encroaching shrubs to reduce fire danger and maintain the natural areas. So – don’t feed the goats! Second, remember to treat the working dogs, Nessie and Gigi, like any other service dogs. Only the shepherd can give you and the dog permission to approach each other. Also treat the electric netting defining the goats work area with respect. It has enough kick to get your attention. The goats have enough sense to avoid it; so should you, your children and your pets. While you enjoy watching peacefully grazing goats on the slopes of the Highlands, you can imagine you are experiencing herds of ruminants on the African veldt (grasslands). Just like their wild counterparts, the Boer/Kiko cross goats are accustomed to heat or drizzles without shelter. Boer goats were imported to the U.S. from South Africa, and were bred to thrive on the open veldt. The Kiko breed came from New Zealand in the 1980s, descended from feral goats and selected for their hardiness and athleticism. Livestock guardian dogs, or LGDs for short, are ancient breeds that have always lived in the same conditions as their herds or flocks, on duty 24/7. But if it gets really hot, you might see Gigi jump into the water trough to cool off, something no selfrespecting goat would ever do!
The Healing Hooves goats are important members of the landscape maintenance crew, as well as entertaining visitors! They are our Living Green way to reduce weeds and fire danger in our open spaces. Above photo: Moore family visiting the goats in 2017.
We hope you enjoy having the goats in the Highlands, working to maintain the quality of your landscape with this natural alternative to noisy gas-powered weed eaters. If you have any questions, you can always ask the shepherd, Craig Madsen, in person near the big blue truck he calls home while on the road, or by phone/text at 509-990-7132.
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Improving Dog Waste Management A Hot Topic in 2019 Survey
from a dog’s perspective
Briggs Hoey, Honorary Member of the IHCA Safety Committee (Dog Mom is Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director)
My Mom received comments on the IHCA Annual Survey this year about the humans not picking up after us dogs. So, I’m helping her by reminding those humans they are required by law to pick up after us with those plastic bag things. The gossip in Bark Park is the IHCA has over 63 dog pot stations throughout the 484 acres of this community. I am not sure why some humans don’t pick up after us. If we could, we would. We like to follow rules. The other rumor around town is the IHCA increased efficiencies of the pet waste services provided by the vendor Pooper Trooper. All the pet waste bags were changed to be a consistent size and type throughout the community. I heard they use 80,000 bags every year! These changes saved the IHCA thousands of dollars.
Briggs the dog, Honorary Member of the IHCA Safety Committee
Did you know you have to be licensed to throw away a lot of dog waste? When I say a lot, I mean on average, the IHCA pays to dispose of over 25.5 tons of dog waste every year. This is why the IHCA contracts with licensed vendor, Pooper Troopers. It also helps if humans would not put pizza boxes (and the like) in the pet waste trash bins. Please use regular trash receptacles for that stuff, so dog owners can have a proper place to put pet waste! I told the IHCA staff to continuously re-asses our need for dog pot stations. Mom says developers of new neighborhoods like Westridge are required to install many new pet waste stations. The IHCA team does their best to keep the dog bags stocked and the trash emptied. If you see a pet waste station in need of service, please call their office and they will address the issue quickly. 425-427-9257 Woof Woof! (Thanks)
ARC Tip
Did you know…You can install a fence without waiting for approval from the ARC Committee? Simply submit an application to the IHCA office and choose one of the pre-approved styles and stains. There is no fee and approval is immediate if the application meets the requirements. Email Blair.k@ihcommunity.org for details.
IN THE KNOW
No Fireworks
Fireworks: Use or discharge of firecrackers and other fireworks is not allowed.
City of Issaquah: The city bans the use and possession of all fireworks. The ban includes all fireworks, including sparklers, cones, fountains and roman candles. Call 9-1-1 if you witness a violation.
Thank you for doing your part. Kudos to homeowners who plant perennials and keep them nicely trimmed for all to enjoy.
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JULY
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Greg Underwood
Volunteer of the Month Greg Underwood, with his family (left to right) Mason, Greg in center, Carter, and Nicole.
It is an honor to receive volunteer of the month. Our family has enjoyed living in Issaquah Highlands, so much so that when it was time to move, we knew we had to stay somewhere in the community. Our family bought our first Highlands home in 2007 just off 15th street. Ten years later, during a birthday party of all things, we lucked out and found our current home in Roanoke Woods, next to Bear Park. Over these 12 years, we watched the Highlands add homes, amenities, businesses, and residents. And we made lots of friends. Public service has always been important to me, however, our family kept us busy. I volunteered where I could: coaching soccer, baseball, football and eventually joining the Issaquah Little League Board. My sense of pride in the Highlands compelled me to contribute in other ways. I discussed several options with my beautiful wife, Nicole, including volunteering for one of the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) committees like the Architecture
Review Committee (ARC) or Finance Committee. Eventually I settled on running for the IHCA District 6 board seat. Thanks to the support of my neighbors and friends, I won the board seat. It is a great experience and over the past year I learned about the inner workings and complexity of running a large community association. IHCA accomplished some amazing things over the years, and the current and past board members continually impress me. In addition, Sarah Hoey, the Executive Director of the IHCA, and her team do an amazing job keeping the Highlands running. What I learned is we need more volunteers to keep this large community moving forward. It’s easy to volunteer, you will meet some amazing people, and you will get a say in the future of the community. I encourage you to sign up today: issaquahhighlands.com/connect/volunteer/
“My sense of pride in the Highlands compelled me to contribute in other ways.” Volunteer of the Month Greg Underwood.
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Board of Trustees Announcements
HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
Welcome New and Returning Members, New Leadership by Christy Garrard, Executive Director, Highlands Council
Highlands Council affairs are governed by the Board of Trustees, each member with one equal vote. Trustees must represent the variety of Issaquah Highlands stakeholders including, homeowners, retail/commercial, and representatives of owners of multi-family dwellings. The Trustees are appointed, and the positions are selfperpetuating. The May 14 quarterly meeting of the Trustees was Larry Norton’s last meeting, not only as President of the Board, but as a Board Trustee. He has served as long as allowed: two, three-year terms. According to the ByLaws of the Highlands Council (Chapter 4.3h, page 9) the terms of a Trustee is three years and a Trustee may serve two consecutive terms. An individual may return to the Highlands Council Board of Trustees after a one-year absence. After the required one-year absence, the Board of Trustees welcomes back Phil Nored, owner of the Discovery Heights and Discovery West apartment complexes, representing the second multi-family seat (the other is held by Anna Preyapongpisan, of the YWCA King County). In addition to negotiating the terms of the transition from Port Blakely, the founder of Highlands Council, during his first two-terms Phil also provided significant leadership over multiple financial decisions made by the Trustees, including the acquisition of HFN from Port Blakley, re-financing the Highlands Council loan to better position post-recession, and securing the Issaquah Highlands-related trademarks to ensure protection of the community’s network and brand for the future. Phil has a business degree from the University of Oregon.
New to the Board of Trustees but certainly not new to Highlands Council, Gary Ashby was appointed to the Board for his first term and elected President of the Board of Trustees in consecutive motions. Gary is a homeowner-stakeholder representative (joining Ami Desai-Mehta, Highlands Council Board Secretary, and Kimberly Kapustein). Gary has lived in the Sunset Walk neighborhood for over six years. He got involved in the community right away as a community volunteer for community events such as Highlands Day. Over time he moved from enjoying doing any task asked of him into a leadership role. Gary was recognized as the Issaquah Highlands Volunteer of the Year in 2015. Professionally, Gary has worked as a health insurance specialist with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services since January 2010. He has a BS in accounting and a law degree. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar and the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Rounding out the Highlands Council Board of Trustees are the retail/commercial stakeholder members: Highlands Council Board Vice President/Treasurer, David Ngai of Allstate Insurance, and Jimmy Ochiltree, Property Manager for Grand Ridge Plaza/Regency Centers. For more information about Highlands Council visit: issaquahhighlands.com/learn/highlands-council/ The mission of Highlands Council is to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, stewardship and wellbeing.
Highlands Council welcomes Gary Ashby as its newest member, and as its newly elected President of the Board. Gary was honored as the community 2015 Volunteer of the Year, posing here with his daughter, Caitlin.
July Pop Up Parties: And the Winners Are: Crofton Springs & Westridge South We are excited to be popping up in two neighborhood areas this month! Congratulations to the residents of Crofton Springs – you’ve won a pop-up party on July 9! Look for the Party Wagon and the Issaquah Ice Cream Truck from 6:30-7:30pm in the green space at the gazebo for a FREE ice cream social! On July 23, we’ll be popping up to treat the residents of Westridge South. Join your neighbors for your FREE ice cream social in your park along 5th Ave NE. Congratulations, Westridge South! Thank you to the residents of both neighborhoods for entering our Pop-Up Party Contest. Check back right here in the August issue, to see which is the final neighborhood we will be popping up in this year.
Highlands Council will be “popping up” in two more neighborhoods in July bringing free ice cream. Pictured here: Ben Amlin, Issaquah Ice Cream Trike guy, Kimberly Kapustein , Highlands Council Trustee, and Christy Garrard, Highlands Council Executive Director.
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Open Mic
We sang, we laughed, we played – a great time was had by performers and audience alike at May’s Open Mic Night. We were entertained by many new and some returning performers. Thanks to everyone who came out! Don’t miss our next Open Mic Night on September 27!
Paws on Patrol
Dogs and their people joined IPD Community Resource Officer Ryan Smith for a fun and informative evening on May 16 learning about the PAWS on Patrol program. Officer Ryan talked about how to be vigilant while walking our dogs and when to report suspicious activity.
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wish You Were Here... Travel Night
On the hottest day in June, local globetrotters gathered to hear about travel in Antarctica. They learned why you would want to go there, how to get there, and what to expect. The short presentation was followed by lively social time. Travel Night meets in Blakely Hall every second Wednesday, except in July and August.
Growing Up Issaquah “Growing Up Issaquah� was a feature story in Connections news (June), a photography project and an art reception at Blakely Hall (June 6). The Highlands Youth Advisory Board (HY) teamed with Issaquah History Museums to produce legacy snapshots of Issaquah life today juxtaposed with photos from days gone by.
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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
Monday, July 1, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
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.
Knit for Life®
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, July 9, 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: August 13.
Open Mic
Special Interest
Poker Night On Hiatus
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.
Mountain Biking Group
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.”
Taichi Fitness Group Every Wednesday, 6:30am Blakely Hall
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.
Book Club
Tuesday, July 16, 7:00pm Blakely Hall This month: Listen to the Marriage
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 Returns August 2 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, July 14, 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.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS
Don’t Miss This
Save the Date
4th of July Picnic & Celebration
GAME ON! Highlands Day
Bring a blanket, find a spot on the grass and hang out with friends and neighbors at our first Issaquah Highlands 4th of July celebration! Enjoy live music, free hotdogs, lawn games, and ice cream (for purchase). Hope to see you as we build a new neighborhood tradition!
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.
Thursday, July 4, 5:00-7:00pm Village Green Park
Speed Dating in the Highlands Friday, July 12, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Calling all single, divorced and widowed men and women aged 40-55! Join us for a fun night connecting with others, while enjoying wine and treats. $15/person, advanced tickets required. Space is limited – tickets on sale now at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Saturday, August 24, Noon – 4:00pm Grand Ridge Plaza
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)
Governance Mtgs IHCA Architectural Review Committee Tuesday 7/2, 6:00pm IHCA Office
IHCA Finance Committee Tuesday, 7/9, 5:30 pm IHCA Office
Highlands Fiber Network Advisory Group
Monday, 7/22, 5:00pm, IHCA Office
IHCA Board of Directors
Wednesday, 7/24, 5:30pm, IHCA Office
City Meetings
DIY Home & Personal Care Products Demo
City Meetings covering Issaquah Highlands topics will be listed at IssaquahHighlands.com/ events.
Wednesday, July 17, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Get Involved
Aline Bloch of Aline’s Carboard will share her experience on how to make your own environmentally friendly cleaning products and skin care, while giving simple ideas on going “natural” at home. All registered attendees will leave with a sample of personalized skin oil and plenty of recipes to DIY at home! This workshop is best for adults or older teens. Free, but registration is required at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Highlands Day
Saturday, August 24 – Various Shifts Grand Ridge Plaza
Are you ready to enter the game? We are seeking volunteers aged 14 or older to help at this year’s GAME ON! Highlands Day. Shifts are three hours – sign up for one, multiple, or volunteer all day! We also need help before and after the festival. In addition to a day of fun, you’ll get a commemorative t-shirt, meal voucher, ice cream voucher, and an activity bracelet to be used before or after your shift. PRESS START by signing up at issaquahhighlands.com.
Candidate Forum
Thursday, July 18, 7:00pm Blakely Hall
Get to know the candidates running for Issaquah City Council, at least two of whom are IH residents. We gather your questions in advance. Submit yours at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Holidays Independence Day Thursday, July 4
International Day of Friendship Tuesday, July 30
Office Closures
IHCA Office, Blakely Hall, Highlands Council and HFN Offices will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day.
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Looking for an opportunity to get involved this summer? How about Highlands Day? See
IssaquahHighlands.com/highlands-day
Issaquah Highlands Connections HIGHLANDS YOUTH - HY
No Reason to be Bored this Summer By Quinn Ryan, Highlands Youth Advisory Board
School was done on June 27th and snowmaggedon is now but a memory. It’s time for my favorite season, summer! A welcome break from learning and time to have fun. You can water ski, skydive, or travel to another country. Now while those activities would be fun, sometimes I find myself at home. So, what am I supposed to do? I can’t do anything fun, right? Actually, that’s wrong! In Issaquah Highlands there is more to do than ever before! If you find yourself bored at home, after reading this, I bet you will never be bored in the Highlands again. One of my personal favorite places in the Highlands is Grand Ridge Plaza. You can head over to the Regal Cinema theater to get out of the heat and sit and watch a movie in the ever-so-needed air conditioning, often for just $1 admission on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! After that movie you must be hungry, but no need to worry there are so many wonderful places to eat. The restaurants can transport you to a new country with foods you have never tried before. I personally love the Thai food served at Bai Tong, and the sushi at AJI Sushi and Grill. Now what if you are craving some fast and good food with your friends? There are actually great places like Habit Burger and MOD Pizza. I love to go there with friends and hang out. There are plenty of seats and things to eat so I am never bored with these restaurants. Whether you want to eat Thai, seafood, burgers, or pizza the Issaquah Highlands has great places for you to hang out. Let’s not forget about the top of the Highlands. There is Zeeks pizza for a great meal, and the new Candy Mache for your candy cravings. Now that you have been inside watching a movie and at a restaurant eating great food, it’s time for you to gather your friends and go outside. Being in the Highlands, we are so close to nature, we grow up with it. So why not go and see what the great outdoors has to offer? In the Highlands we have several great parks. Lower in the neighborhood there is Firehouse Park, which has a basketball court and an open field. If you walk up Park Drive, you can find Central and Black Nugget parks. These parks have soccer, baseball, tennis, and lots of space to hang out and let out your energy. Another thing I love to do is hike on a trail. There are a few great trails out of Central park into Grand Ridge Park. Also, one trail I grew up hiking was Cathy’s Trail. This trail leads from the Montessori school to Black Nugget Park. I hope that when you are in the Highlands this summer you too can find a lot to do. And don’t miss the Highlands Day Festival on Saturday, August 24 at Grand Ridge Plaza from noon – 4pm. Stop by the Highlands Youth Advisory Board (HY) booth and say “Hello!” Have a great summer and try not to think about school!
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MILESTONES
Congratulations ALLEN ABY STUDENT OF THE YEAR Resident of Logan Park neighborhood and Co-President of the Highlands Youth Advisory Board (HY), Allen Aby was named “Student of the Year” by the Rotary Club of Issaquah Commerce at the 40th Annual Community Awards on May 30, 2019.
Congratulations BROOKLYNN ULRICH GRADUATED! Brooklynn graduated from Insight School of Washington in June 2019. She plans to continue her studies at Bellevue College.
Congratulations MARK MULLET CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Resident of Harrison neighborhood and owner of several Issaquah Highlands businesses, Mark Mullet was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce at the 40th Annual Community Awards on May 30, 2019.
You can submit your milestone announcements to Connections, a free way to share your news with the community. Quinn Ryan (right) with his brother Dylan enjoy a bite to eat at Habit Burger, a great place to meet friends.
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At home in the community. We’re not only doctors and nurses. We’re neighbors and friends. SWEDISH PHYSICIAN HIGHLIGHT
Danielle Magrini, D.O., FAAP, CAQSM
Thursday Nights 7-9pm July 11, 18 & 25 | August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 The Historic Shell Station
232 Front St North, Issaquah
Free concerts - for all ages Beer, Wine and Food Bring your own chair & you may win a prize! Presented By
downtownissaquah.com 2018 & 2019 Nominee Best of the Blues Awards
This event brought to you by the Downtown Issaquah Association. Proceeds from this event will go towards supporting future programming and projects in our downtown.
Dr. Magrini practices pediatric and adolescent medicine, specializing in sports injuries including concussions. She has a special interest in pediatric injuries, endurance athletes, overuse injuries and female athletes. Dr. Magrini continues her collaborative research with Boston Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. One of her most recent projects involved the utility of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the pediatric population. Prior to Dr. Magrini joining Swedish, she was an attending physician at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she practiced in their South NJ and Philadelphia offices. While there, Dr. Magrini was named a South NJ Top Doctor in 2018 and 2019. Currently, Dr. Magrini lives in Issaquah with her husband and four-month old son. You can probably find her running, biking, hiking and exploring Washington destinations. Dr. Magrini is accepting new patients at Swedish Issaquah and First Hill locations. To schedule an appointment on-line, visit www.swedish.org/ swedish-physicians or call 206-215-2700. www.swedish.org
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DOING BUSINESS
Mullet Hands Over Zeeks Franchise to Founders No Plans to Change Our Zeeks Under New Management
Letter from Mark Mullet to his email list dated June 5, 2019: This is not your normal weekly update of specials as I would like to explain to the neighborhood the transition that is happening at Zeeks in Issaquah starting on July 1st. I was the Zeeks Pizza franchise guinea pig ten years ago when I opened in June of 2009. As a resident of the Issaquah Highlands I felt that our community needed a neighborhood pub where you could walk from your house to get a drink, and Zeeks was my favorite pizza in the Seattle area, so I combined those two concepts to open up the restaurant where I have worked five nights a week for the past decade (minus winter months when the Senate is in session). Tom Vial and Doug McClure, the original founders of Zeeks back in 1993, will be taking over operations of the Issaquah location starting on July 1st. I was not in a position to commit to renewing the franchise agreement for another ten years, and they had an interest in buying the Issaquah location, so my goal in the next month is to set things up for a successful transition on July 1st. Let me try and explain the multitude of things that will NOT be changing at the restaurant as things go forward: 1) All the staff is staying as they have all been offered a job. Tom and Doug have even agreed to continue to offer healthcare benefits to our full-time staff as they appreciate how important this has been to our staff for the past ten years. 2) The great pizza stays the same. Nobody knows how to make a great Zeeks Pizza better than the two guys who started the restaurant back in the 1990’s. 3) Trivia will still be around. I have offered to teach the Seattle Zeeks folks the magic of trivia, and they are contemplating expanding it from beyond Issaquah to the other Zeeks locations. 4) For our regulars who have been grandfathered into specials on the bar drinks and funky pizza combinations, those deals will still be honored. 5) I will still be in the restaurant, but as a customer on the side of the bar where I don’t have to stress out when our delivery screen has twelve orders up and only three drivers (this is why many of you have had me personally deliver pizza to your home over the past ten years). 6) I’m still the commercial landlord of the building space, so I have a vested interest in seeing the restaurant continue to be a success and an integral part of our neighborhood. As many of you can imagine, coming to this decision since my Senate session ended back on April 28th has seen me experience a wide range of emotions. I love owning a neighborhood restaurant in the community where I live and my kids go to school. Opening Zeeks back in 2009 was one of the best decisions of my life. That being said, my oldest daughter is 16 years old and a sophomore at Issaquah High School. I don’t know if others have ever experienced this same feeling, but time always felt infinite to me
Except for past franchise owner, Mark Mullet, the crew will remain after ownership changes July 1. From left to right, Birk Taubeneck joined the team in 2015. Amy Ayers, Mark and Jeremy Mason have worked at Zeeks since opening day back in June 2009.
until Isabel started high school. In the past year I have come to appreciate that time is finite, and family dinners with all six of our kids won’t be something I get to experience on a nightly basis for the rest of my life. This change does enable me to get a good sense of family balance as our six kiddos start to finish school and head off to college. I will still be in the restaurant on my regular Monday to Friday schedule until the end of the month. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have and I will be happy to answer them. I still own the Ben and Jerry’s scoop shop at the bottom of the hill, and that won’t be changing. I also still own the Zeeks Pizza in Sammamish, so I’m still part of the Zeeks family. I look forward to seeing everybody in the restaurant this week. Best Regards,
Mark Mullet
Owner - Zeeks Pizza Issaquah and Ben and Jerry’s Issaquah Washington State Senator for the 5th District
CITY NEWS by Nina Milligan, Commmunications Manager, Highlands Council
Future Park West of Swedish?
On the docket for Comprehensive Plan updates in 2019 is a proposed re-zone for city-owned land west of Westridge South. This land had been zoned Community Facilities-Facilities in support of the school district’s past interest in building a school there. Geotechnical research caused the district to abandon those plans. The possible re-zone will be taken up by the Planning Policy Commission later in the year. There has been talk, and signs on the land suggest, that the re-zone would support park designation.
Polygon Affordable Housing Proposal Denied
On Thursday, June 6, 2019 the Issaquah City Council, Land and Shore committee heard a proposal from Polygon NW to amend their Development Agreement (DA) with the City of Issaquah to reduce the size of the affordable housing units planned in Westridge Block 4. The required size is defined in Table #1 of that agreement and states the minimum size for 2-bedroom units to be 1,030 square feet. But Polygon’s architectural design has the units coming in with only 880 square feet, the size referenced in artist renderings in the DA. Also presented was a request to consider changing the carport requirement as the city discovered the required carports will be located over, and limiting access to, underground stormwater facilities. This storm-line was not considered when the DA was drafted. On June 19, 2017 the City Council approved a Development Agreement with Polygon NW for the provision of affordable housing. This agreement authorized the incorporation of 100 additional housing units in Issaquah Highlands in exchange for incorporating 49 for sale affordable housing units in Polygon’s Westridge Development. Public comments included Nick Abdelnour, representing Polygon, who said, “The end result is this is an error. We believe it is just a scrivener’s error,” explained Abdelnour. Council President, Tola Marts argued against the smaller housing units proposal. “I am
disappointed the developer came to us this way asking for relief. Without offering anything commensurate is extremely disappointing. This was a tough decision when we made it (2017 DA) …There was never any talk about having smaller units, and I know this because I would have been dead set against it… No,” Marts explained. Councilmember and committee chair, Victoria Hunt, stated she too was against amending the DA to allow smaller units. And she was not in favor of exploring changes in parking either. Councilmember and Issaquah Highlands resident, Stacy Goodman agreed and added, “We have a clear contract (referring to the DA). This is not a scrivener’s error. I too am disappointed.”
Development Commission Expected to Begin Deliberations on Shelter Holdings Land Use Applications
Issaquah’s Development Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers to once again take up three pending land use applications in Issaquah Highlands. It is expected the lawyers will finish taking testimony and the commissioners can begin their deliberations. The Commission has been meeting since September 26, 2018, sometimes two times a month, to hear arguments and testimony regarding which regulations govern the approvals of these applications. The applications relate to future commercial/retail development along 9th Ave NE and Discovery Drive. For background information on this topic, please see issaquahhighlands.com and search “Shelter Holdings”. The public was allowed to comment on the applications at the March 20 meeting of the Development Commission. The public comment is now closed.
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Double the summer fun at Lake Sammamish State Park!
Saturday, July 13 • 7-10:30 p.m.
Live music by the Aqua-Nets 21+ only • Beer, wine, signature cocktail, food trucks
$30 tickets ‘til July 10, then $35
Ticket includes first drink • Bring beach chair!
For single, divorced or widowed men and women, ages 40-55, looking for fun and meaningful connection. Cost: $15 Includes a fun night, wine, chocolate, and fruit. Register online at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Sunday, July 21 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cocktail attire recommended. Limited to the first 15 men and 15 women to register. If minimum numbers or ratios are not reached, the event will be converted to a facilitated “Single Mingle.”
FREE! Live entertainment, petting zoo, games galore, trampolines, rock climbing, food trucks and more
www.lakesammamishfriends.org
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DOG TALK
Dogs Do What Works Or “Why Doesn’t My Dog Listen to Me?” by John Knuth, Owner DogSmart, Resident of Discovery West
“She thinks she’s in charge.” “He knows what to do.” “She’s just being stubborn.” “He thinks he’s the alpha.” “She’s acting lazy.” Do these phrases sound familiar? I’ve heard each of them in just the last week from well-meaning dog owners. As I look back to the early days with our Husky Kaya, I’d have to admit to uttering each of these phrases and a whole lot more! I wasn’t a professional dog trainer at the time, and Kaya was our first dog as a couple. We signed up for a puppy kindergarten class where Kaya had the opportunity to socialize with a wide variety of people and dogs. We learned to train all the basic behaviors and Kaya performed like a star. Everything was playing out exactly as we envisioned it would, until…..we had to compete for Kaya’s attention, with chicken on our kitchen counter, socks on the floor, other dogs out on walks, squirrels around every corner, and the constant stream of wonderful smells bombarding her but undetectable to our human noses…..in other words, we had to compete with life. We started labeling without understanding what was really playing out in front of us. Steal a piece of chicken off the counter, became she knows she shouldn’t have done that. Start barking at us while we were watching TV, means that she’s trying to be the alpha. Refusing to continue walking after seeing another dog, indicated she’s just being stubborn. It was so easy to apply these labels to Kaya’s behaviors because that’s what we were accustomed to doing with our own kind. Looking back, I can see that those labels got in the way of finding solutions. We had learned how to train a behavior and what to do at each step along the way, but we’d never considered why Kaya was performing a particular behavior in class or in the confines of our living room. Sure, we understood that she was motivated by the treat or toy she received after completing a behavior but while that may have been the why, it wasn’t the WHY.
“Dogs do what works.” If behaving in a certain way brings about the desired consequence (desired as defined by the dog) then it worked. If something works, it’s more likely to occur again. If you pull on a slot machine handle and a waterfall of coins pours out, you’ll likely pull on it again. If you pull that same handle ten times in a row without even a single coin dropping into the tray, you’d probably walk away. What changed? The behavior of pulling on the handle is exactly the same in both scenarios but the consequence of each is quite different. Let’s take another look at the scenarios above from a dog’s perspective. Chicken on the counter – “Sometimes I smell chicken on the counter, so I investigate further and gobble up fresh chicken! Yum, I’ll be sure to try that again.” Counter-surfing worked so it will occur more often. Barking while watching TV – “I’m bored. Usually when I bark at my people, they grab a rope and play tug with me. Let’s see if it works again.” Alpha or looking for attention? Refusing to walk – “I LOVE playing with other dogs. Walking with my human is ok, but nothing fun usually happens. She seems to look at her phone more than me. Sometimes when I stop walking, my human waits for the other dog to come over and say hi – let’s see if that works again.” Stubborn or seeking a more rewarding outcome? Dogs do what works – those four words are the key to answering the question, “Why doesn’t my dog listen to me?” The next time you begin to feel frustrated and ask this question, resist the urge to label your dog’s behavior in human terms and instead consider how the behavior has worked for them in the past. The first step to overcoming any challenge is often the most critical so take the time to ensure that you are headed in the right direction. Your dogs will thank you for it!
Author John Knuth and his nine-year-old Siberian Husky, Kaya in Village Green.
“She thinks she’s in charge.” “He knows what to do.” “She’s just being stubborn.” “He thinks he’s the alpha.” “She’s acting lazy.”
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LIVING GREEN
Clean, Glam & Shine The Eco-Friendly Way
by Aline Bloch, Aline’s Cardboard, Resident Central Park Neighborhood
In the process of living a greener life, my family made simple changes at home. We noticed that three rooms were consuming more plastic, more chemical and more waste that the others: the laundry, the bathroom and the kitchen. For these rooms we focused on: How can we make these rooms eco-friendly? How can we reduce our water consumption? How would we reduce the use of chemicals in cleaning and body care products? Laundry room: With three sporty kids, I made my laundry room as comfortable and efficient as possible, knowing we will spend a lot of time in that room. My friend Johnna from (see page 29) can give you tons of advice about how to organize that room. Here are some tips for an eco-friendly laundry room: • Wait until you have a full load of clothes before washing – you will wash less often. • Cold water works well. • Cut down the drying time and/or use the sun’s warmth to dry/hang your clothes in spring and summer. • Use eco-friendly detergent or make your own. You can find many recipes and resources online but one of my favorites is “dryer balls.” You can make them out of 100% wool or buy some a local market. I add lavender essential oil which leaves your clothes soft, fresh and lightly scented. Bathroom: We over-consume water and create a lot of waste in that room. Here are some ideas to start with: • Install a low-flow shower head.
leak. My 7th grader did it for a school science project for this. Easy, educational and efficient. • Go back to soap bars – make your own or buy them from local market. • Switch your “Makeup Remover Pads” to reusable and washable pads – a life changer! • Read the label of your skin care products. Opt for organic, natural and cruelty-free brands, and those without petrochemicals/paraben. Labels can guide you to natural oils, like almond or jojoba oil. You can replace cleanser, toner, eye cream, day and night cream, serum all with one natural oil! Here is my favorite recipe that I use for a cleanser morning and night ½ cup of liquid castile soap ¼ cup of distilled water ½ lemon juice
Do you have great natural recipes to clean your house or take care of your skin? I would love to hear about it. Contact me at alinescardbaord@outlook.com if you have any questions and suggestions. Join us on July 17th at Blakely hall – I will share some of my ecofriendly recipes with you. Handcrafting your own all-natural beauty products is extremely satisfying and fun.
Living Green Event Series DIY Home & Personal Care Products Demo Wednesday, July 17, 7pm Blakely Hall
Kitchen: With all that’s going on in the kitchen, there are many little changes you can make to live more sustainably, especially in terms of cleaning products. DIY (do-it-yourself) is not the answer to everything, but everybody knows the power of vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda. I did not try any DIY recipe for cleaning my house, but I switched to chemical free brands and I use fewer products now. I like the mix of lemon juice and hot water to swipe my counter tops regularly and get fresh air every day by opening my windows, shine or rain.
Learn how to make environmentally friendly cleaning and skin care products. See issaquahhighlands.com/event/living-green-seriesdiy-home-personal-care-products-demo/
• Check if your toilet is wasting water through a
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. June 2019 answers: 1. The total length of the Grand Ridge Trail is 11.9 miles. 2. Grand Ridge Park is 1,300 acres. 3. I loved seeing all the responses to the question about your favorite part of the trail!
family is excited about the 4th of July Picnic and Celebration on the Village Green this year - we hope it’s the start of a new neighborhood tradition. The Village Green is such a great space, and has been a special gathering spot for so many neighborhood events! This month I’m asking about this vital space: 1. W hat is the name of the neighborhood directly surrounding the Village Green?
Correct answers were submitted by:
2. W hat color is the Little Free Library located on the south side of the Village Green?
Answering 3/3 correctly:
3. What was your favorite event held at the Village Green?
Toni Messer & Colin Yuen
Photo: Nina Milligan
Thanks to everyone who participated!
If you think you have the answers, please email it to IHTrivia@gmail.com along with your full name. Responses will be accepted until July 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!
One of the best aspects of living in the Issaquah Highlands is the easy access to the outdoors! My
Trivia are brought to you by Chelsea Musick of Central Park Neighborhood.
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HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK
Keeping Your Internet Service Running Smoothly by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network (HFN)
Technology is great until it isn’t working quite right. Not everyone can trouble-shoot issues like a tech genius, but there are a few basic things anyone can do. Here are a few trouble-shooting tips: • Try re-booting at least twice: Turn off and unplug your equipment. Wait 10-30 seconds. Then turn it all on again. • Double-check your settings: It’s surprising how often cell phones mysteriously become set to Airplane Mode or the Wi-Fi switch is turned off. Check your settings when trouble hits. • Try Direct Connection: If you are using a router, try connecting directly to it. If that works, the fiber coming in isn’t the problem. • Slow, choppy or non-existent Internet or HFNVoice: Call HFN Customer Support at 425-427-0999. They are available 24/7 to help you! Support staff can determine whether it’s a problem with your equipment or with the network. They can’t fix your equipment, but fixing network problems is their specialty! • Phone a Friend! • Contact the manufacturer: Look online for FAQs or trouble-shooting instructions or call the manufacturer of the equipment that is giving you trouble. • Go online for instructions: Instructions for using equipment are on the Internet most of the time. Sometimes the problem is with the user, not the system. Another option is to google your problem and often you will find a solution. HFN’s website at www.highlandsfibernetwork.com has FAQs and instructions for many computer operations. You can reduce the occurrence of tech-trouble by proactively maintaining your equipment. Strong passwords, up-to-date Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware protection, wireless security features, utility tools and manufacturer updates help keep your system working smoothly. Backing up data on a separate drive or online minimizes data loss should you have a system failure.
If your DIY efforts aren’t successful, technical support for your equipment or your HFN service is just a phone call away! Call the manufacturer or retailer of your equipment. Or contact the highly trained HFN customer support staff. They are available 24/7 to keep you connected. You can call 425-427-0999, email support@ hfnservices.com or go online to highlandsfibernetwork.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. The “Covenant for Community” Fiber to the home, was created to fund it, attached community owned! 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 #7
Make the Most of Summer and Declutter by Johnna Masterson, Central Park Resident and Owner of Inspired and Organized
With summer in full swing, I want to share a few tips that I think will make the next two months more enjoyable. Last month, Issaquah Highlands held its Community-Wide Garage Sale. Hopefully that means you started to declutter and get closer to having a more organized home. Also in June, I ran a workshop at Blakely Hall, “Sell $mart with Johnna,” where I gave ideas on how to go through your belongings with a different mindset. One idea was to make decisions based not on the hope that someday you will use an item, but rather on how useful the item could be to someone else. There will be another chance to sell your items at the second Community-Wide Garage Sale on September 21. With the longer summer days, try and make time each week to slowly go through the rooms in your home to continue to declutter. In the meantime, you could pass along such items by donating them. There are several organizations in our community that would appreciate your donations, such as the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank and Eastside Baby Corner. Summer months find these programs in even greater need. One space that is notoriously difficult for to declutter is the “playroom.” This could be a dedicated, separate space, or just a corner in a bedroom. Wherever it is, toys, art supplies, books, games, instruments, etc., are known to completely take over! While the kids are home from school, enlist their help! Your first step will be to sort. Before starting, decide what organization you will be donating to and talk to your children about how it serves the community. Kids are so much more willing to get rid of stuff when they know they are helping another person or child. Make your KEEP, DONATE, TRASH piles (from December 2019 column), but this time, label them. This makes sorting into a game, and kids love it! You might even want to add a SELL pile if you are going to take part in the September sale.
Once you finish sorting, have your children help you drop off donations, take out the trash, price items for sale and put things back into their bookcases, bins and toyboxes. With everyone invested, you will find that they value keeping it organized. If you don’t have children in the home, you can still dedicate some time to organizing your books, games, movies and music using the exact same method. Another area that I will touch on quickly is outdoor gathering spaces. Get a few plastic containers to organize toys and games. It will come in handy when the neighborhood kids decide to have a big group water gun fight, or if you decide to have a Block Party using the Highlands Council Party Wagon. Just grab your toys and go! JULY DECLUTTER CHALLENGE: To expand on the above, take a trip to your garage. Don’t worry, we are just going to bite off a small piece. Go through and look for any outdoor items. As you find them, decide whether or not you want to add them to your outdoor bins. If not, put them in a box and donate. You will start to declutter your garage, while also making sure the games and toys you could be using come out from their hiding place in a back corner!
Ask Kari!
Dear Kari, My daughter has returned home for the summer for college and she would like to have her boyfriend sleep at our home. My daughter feels that this is normal and acceptable because she is an adult and they have sleepovers at college. I am torn. I recognize that she is adult, but I do not feel that her ways of life need to be brought into our family home where she is still a dependent. What do you think I should do? - Confused Mother
Dear Confused Mother, While I understand your daughter’s belief system and desire to have her boyfriend visit, I do feel that what works best for you in your home matters most. The fact that your daughter and her boyfriend are still in college and your daughter is a dependent of the family system, means that the family system rules lead. If you were to change the rules for your home environment, I actually think that it will add stress to the situation because you have lowered your standards and may end up resenting it later. -Kari Dear Kari, My colleague at work smokes marijuana on daily basis. I know he gets to do his own thing outside of work, but I feel that I am forced to share in his habit based on the smell that overtakes
While kids are home from school, enlist their help in your declutter mission!
our shared office each day. What should I do? Tell him he needs to tone down his usage personally or talk to human resources? - Over It Dear Over It, I am sorry that you are struggling with environmental comfort in your work environment. I recommend you ask to speak with your office roommate first. Tell him you respect his desire to smoke marijuana while away from the office, but the odor from doing so is transferring into your joint office space. Ask him to consider toning down his usage to help decrease the odor he brings into the office. Hopefully speaking to him directly will address the issue. If not, I would talk to your manager or human resources department for additional support and guidance. Good luck! -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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How to Shut Off the Gas in an Emergency July Installment for Your 2019 Readiness by Amanda Keverkamp, CERT Team 9, Resident of Crofton Springs
There are certain skills that may help save your life one day. One of those skills is learning how to turn off your utilities. Following a disaster, there is an increased risk of fire due to natural gas leaks and explosions. It is important then, to have the appropriate tools and skills to shut off natural gas, water, and electricity. Natural Gas Most of us have never had to turn off the natural gas to our homes. If you smell natural gas (rotten eggs) or hear hissing, that is your cue to act. First, locate your natural gas meter. It will likely look like the image shown here and is located on the outside of your home.
S U M M ER EV EN T S This summer, members of Issaquah’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be hosting a booth at the Farmers Market, as well as Issaquah’s Down Home 4th of July Celebration, Highlands Day, and Salmon Days. We encourage you to stop by for a visit and hope to see you there!
Issaquah Farmers Market
Every Saturday - 9:00am – 2:00pm Pickering Barn
Issaquah’s Down Home 4th of July Celebration and Heritage Day Second, find the shut-off valve (highlighted in red) located on the pipe coming out of the ground. Third, turn the valve 90 degrees, so that it crosses or forms a T with the pipe. To do this, you’ll need a wrench or special emergency tool (pictured). Make sure you add one to your emergency kit if you haven’t done so already. (You don’t want to waste precious time rummaging through your tool box or junk drawer trying to find that wrench you could have sworn you saw in there last spring.) One important thing to remember: once you’ve turned off your natural gas, you must have a professional turn it back on. Electricity At one time or another, many of us have had to turn off the electricity or water. I’m not sure about you, but I wasn’t aware of the “proper” way to turn off electricity. You must first turn off all individual circuits before turning off the main circuit breaker. The idea is to turn it off from the bottom up and on from the top down (as illustrated). Water Our homes utilize a variety of water systems, but thankfully, in most cases, there is a nob or handle that turns off the water source to the house. Take a look at your water unit and find the main valve. Hang a tag or stick a piece of masking tape to the main valve indicating the correct shut-off valve for fast recognition in an emergency. July is the perfect time to do a scavenger hunt for your natural gas meter, water unit, and electricity circuit box – no rain or freezing temperatures to contend with. Take 15 minutes today to locate each, and don’t forget to order an emergency tool!
Veteran’s Memorial Field 11:00am – 2:00pm
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.
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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 Rob Knight, Secretary Greg Underwood, Director Bryan Shiflett, Director Shiva Bosedevarahatti, Director
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HIGHLANDS COUNCIL Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive Monday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm*
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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
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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
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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.
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For more information, contact Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, at nina.m@ihcouncil.org . More information, ad packets/pricing, editorial calendar and electronic archives can be found here: issaquahhighlands.com/ connect/connections-news/ Opinions expressed either by paid advertisers or editorial content do not necessarily reflect the views of Highlands Council or this newspaper.
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