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By Community, for Community June 2018
the annual grad issue
Photo: Julie Clegg
W H AT ’ S I N S I D E ? 5 Feature: Here’s to Bright Futures 8 Highlands Council 9 Highlands Youth - The HY 11 Volunteer of the Month 12 IHCA News, Elections, Homeowner Tips, Etc. 16 What’s Happening 19 20 Years of IH 21 Development News
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Doing Business Traffic Corner Fitness & Health Living Green Ask Kari School Spotlight Photo Treasure Hunt Highlands Fiber Network Arts and Entertainment Emergency Preparedness
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FROM THE EDITOR
Congratulations Graduates!
Every June Connections celebrates our school graduates, whether they completed their high school career or completed a college degree. As editor, I enjoy reading each announcement as it comes across my desk. My congratulatory reply to the student, or their parent (depending on who sent the announcement), is heartfelt and sincere. My joy grows each year as I get to see more of our youth grow up here. Whether the announcements be simple descriptions of what the graduate will do next in life, or parental expressions of love and pride, all of them are a joy to read. I hope you too will enjoy this year’s announcements, beginning on page 5. As you read on from the graduation announcements into the pages of community news and happenings, I hope you will find topics that speak directly to you. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity (perhaps helping at special events)? Or just an opportunity to have a little fun (Bingo and drinks, anyone?)? Do you want a voice in the homeowner community (vote for your representative on the HOA Board)? Or maybe you just want to know when the goats arrive this year! There is truly something for everyone this month in Connections! On the Cover: This month’s cover was put together by Highlands Council photographer, Julie Clegg and the graduating class of the Highlands Youth Advisory Board. Issaquah High School graduating seniors Elias Kazemi, Andie Kolasinski, Dil Thiagarajan and Deon Lillo put on their college shirts and their sunglasses to exemplify how bright the future looks for the Issaquah Highlands class of 2018. The photo was taken at the public outlook in the Brownstones neighborhood, on the corner of Discovery and Highlands Drives. Hooray for the Graduates! 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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by Christy Garrard, Executive Director for Highlands Council and HY Board Mentor I can’t believe the Highlands Youth Advisory Board is rolling into its 6th year and I am watching another set of HY Board graduates launch into the next chapter of their lives! This month we celebrate the high school graduations of Andie Kolasinski, Elias Kazemi, Deon Lillo, and Di Thiagarajan. Andie Kolasinski joined the HY Board in 2014 as she entered her freshmen year. When asked WHY she wanted to be a part of the HY Board, she replied, “I want to give back to the community that has provided me with an awesome upbringing!” And give back she certainly has! Andie’s strengths on the HY Board were her always-positive attitude, her willingness to do whatever task was needed, and quiet leadership. Andie served as HY CoPresident from 2016-2018. Elias Kazemi followed his sister Sahar’s footsteps and joined the HY Board in our second year. When he joined, he provided the following bio: “I am 14 years old and I’m in my first year of high school. I was born in Washington but am originally Middle Eastern. I speak a total of three languages; English, Spanish, and Persian. I love living in the Highlands and I hope to make it an awesome neighborhood.”
andie KOL ASINSKI Issaquah HS Andie will attend the Oregon Institute of Technology in the fall of 2018. She will run for the cross country and track teams while pursing a degree in mechanical engineering. She looks forward to continuing her outdoor adventures in the foothills of Klamath Falls and northern California.
dil THIAGARA JAN Issaquah HS Dil will attend the University of Washington.
Deon Lillo also served as HY Co-President from 2016-2018. Deon applied to the HY Board as a rising 10th grader back in 2015. His goals for the HY were to “make HY events as enjoyable as possible and make everyone feel welcome and included.” Deon achieved this goal and set an example for his peers in leadership and enthusiasm for the mission of the HY. Dil Thiagarajan submitted his application for the HY in 2016. It came as no surprise knowing he was raised in a home that values community service, no stranger to volunteering at community events. Dil was a valuable worker-bee in the HY hive, always asking what else he could do to help us get ready for or recover from an event. These four leaders will pursue their college degrees in the fall and will continue to make a positive impact on our world. I will miss their insight at the planning table, their willingness to do whatever is required to ensure safe and super fun community events, and most of all their huge smiles. Congrats to all our Issaquah Highlands 2018 graduates!
deon LILLO Issaquah HS Deon will attend California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California where he will major in Computer Science.
elias KA ZEMI Issaquah HS Elias will attend Seattle University’s Albers School of Business to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Eventually, he plans to get a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting through Seattle University’s dual-degree program.
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abigail HEYRICH
alaina MARGARELL A
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Abigail plans to attend Oberlin College and Conservatory in the fall, where she will earn a double degree in Music Performance (bassoon) and the College of Arts and Sciences (math/philosophy).
Go Sun Devils! Alaina will be attending Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ this fall. She plans to study Business Law. Congratulations Alaina, we are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
anna BURLES
ben DAVIS
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Anna plans to spend the summer working, and competing with her horse, My College Tuition, in 3-Day Eventing. She will be attending Western Washington University in the fall.
Ben will pursue a computer/gaming animation degree at a local college.
caroline O’NEILL
carolyn DEAN
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Caroline will attend Washington State University and study pre-med.
Carolyn will attend Central Washington University in the fall to study Theatre Education and Creative Writing.
cole CHASE
connor GOODMAN
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Cole will attend Robert Morris University in Moon, PA this fall to pursue a double major in Finance and Sports Management. Cole is excited to attend RMU on both an academic and athletic scholarship as a member of their Division 1 Golf team. Go Colonials!
Connor will pursue pre-science at University of Washington.
courtney SNYDER
gavin KRELL
Washington State University
Issaquah HS
Courtney earned a B.S. in Computer Science, one of only 15 women in her class to do so, and in just three years. She accepted a position as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin, and will move to Denver in July. Her family is immensely proud of Courtney, and excited to cheer her on as she enters this next chapter of her life. Go Cougs!
Gavin will attend Western Washington University in Bellingham in the fall. This summer he will work, hang out with friends, play guitar and take some time off to go backpacking with a group of incoming freshman at WWU.
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jacob JORGENSEN
jordan CRIST
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Jacob plans to study music and go to Belmont University.
Jordan will run cross country and track and study biomedical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.
lauryn WEISBERG
madison PERKINS
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Lauryn will attend San Diego State University in August. She will focus her efforts in the field of Business and is looking forward to new adventures. We are so proud of her accomplishments and grateful to have her as a loving daughter, sister, auntie and best friend. We love you so much, have a great time in San Diego, you will do amazing things.
Madison will attend Central Washington University majoring in Graphic Design.
peter ORFANOS
quinn YOURECHUK
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Peter will continue his education at UC Berkeley in the Fall.
Quinn will attend the University of British Columbia this September. We wish her great success. Love and Hugs, Mom, Dad and Kyra.
rachel ROSEWATER
sam FOSTER
Highline Big Picture High School
Issaquah HS
Rachel will attend Columbia College Chicago where she will study mass media. She is very excited for this new opportunity and what the future holds.
Sam will attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.
talia ALLEN
victoria L ASCH
Issaquah HS
Issaquah HS
Talia will attend the University of Melbourne.
Victoria will attend the University of Washington to study Chemistry.
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HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
Highlands Council Thanks Trustees for Their Service by Larry Norton, Highlands Council Board President and Crofton Springs resident
2013 was a BIG year for Highlands Council. We transitioned from founder control (Port Blakely) to a Board of Trustee (BOT) supported organization. Sounds simple. It wasn’t. Multiple committees were formed. Multiple meetings were held. There was much to discuss and figure out. Thankfully, Port Blakely appointed BOT members who then filled out a strong stakeholder leadership team of Trustees which included Patrick Byers and Phil Nored. The Board of Trustees consists of Issaquah Highlands stakeholders representing homeowners, owners of multi-family dwellings, and community partners from our retail/ commercial district. Patrick is a long-time homeowner and Phil is a principal owner of the Discovery Heights and Discovery West apartment complexes. Patrick is a marketing and public relations professional and Phil brought financial and negotiating skills to the Board of Trustees. We certainly made use of their skills over the last five years! In addition to negotiating the terms of the transition from the founder, the Trustees also re-financed the Highlands Council loan to better position the organization post-recession. Over the next two years, Highlands Council acquired the Highlands Fiber Network (HFN) from Port Blakely and set up a separate nonprofit with a Board of Directors that reports to the Highlands Council Board of Trustees. Highlands Council acquired all the Issaquah Highlands-related trademarks from Port Blakely to ensure protection of the community’s brand for the future. With Patrick’s input, we re-built the community website issaquahhighlands.com/ from a property management platform to the comprehensive community resource. Fred Nystrom was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2016, taking a multi-family dwelling stakeholder seat as the Executive Director of Life Enrichment Options (LEO) that operates a group home in our community. Fred is a communications and non profit professional. Together with Phil, Patrick and the Board Trustees, Fred worked to improve the employment experience for Highlands Council by contracting an outsourced human resources company and identifying benefits that fit within our small operating budget, such as a retirement savings plan and health care stipend. The trustees also amended the Highlands Council governing documents to bring the original language up-to-date and began approving staff-drafted organizational best practices that included an employee handbook, record retention policy, accounting policy and procedures, conflict of interest policy and documentation, and facility use polices for Blakely Hall. Today the Trustees continue to work on updating the language in the governing documents to improve our ability to fulfill the mission of Highlands Council and ensure the organization is in solid financial health. Current work includes an updated Reserve Study
At the end of this term, Highlands Council says “thank you” and good bye to Trustees, Fred Nystrom (left), Phil Nored (next from left) and Patrick Byers (second from the right). (Other Trustees in the photo are Jody Turner who served through 2017, Larry Norton (author and current BOT Chairman, and Ami Desai-Mehta.)
and the negotiation of a shared cost agreement with our sister organization, the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA). Patrick served as vice president and Phil served as secretary of the Board. They have each served two terms, the maximum consecutive allowed. Fred’s tenure with LEO ended in May, thus his departure from the Board. The Board of Trustees is self-perpetuating; new trustees are appointed by the Board. Highlands Council will announce the Trustee replacements later this summer. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Highlands Council staff, and the community, we thank Patrick, Phil and Fred for their leadership and dedication to the mission of building community in Issaquah Highlands.
Join the Party Crew! Volunteer at Highlands Day! Do you like to party? Join our Party Crew and volunteer during the biggest blow-out-bash of the year as we celebrate Happy Birthday Highlands Day on Saturday, August 25th at Blakely Hall and Village Green Park! What does the Party Crew do? • Help set up and decorate for the party from 8am-11am • Greet guests and keep the party running smoothly (various tasks) from 11am-2pm and/or 2pm-5pm • Help clean up from 4pm-7pm • Party Crew volunteers must be age 14 or older to serve without a parent. In exchange for at least a 3-hour shift, volunteers will receive the following party favors: • Party crew t-shirt (while supplies last)
• Meal voucher to redeem on festival day from one of the Food Trucks • Voucher for a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream during the festival • Activity bracelet to enjoy the attractions before or after your shift *Great way to for students to get a head start on schoolrequired community service hours! RSVP online at IssaquahHighlands.com/HighlandsDay2018
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Pop Up Party: And the Winners ARE: The Brownstones & Wisteria/Daphne Park! by Christy Garrard, Highlands Council, Executive Director and Dahlia Park Resident
Over 70 households entered their neighborhood to be considered for a Pop Up Party! Congratulations to the residents of the Brownstones and Wisteria/Daphne Park! On Tuesday, June 19th Highlands Council will arrive with the Party Wagon and the Issaquah Ice Cream Trike for a FREE ice cream social from 6:30pm-7:30pm on the Brownstones plaza park. And on Tuesday, June 26th Wisteria/Daphne Park neighbors will enjoy treats from the Issaquah Ice Cream Trike from 6:30pm-7:30pm. More Pop-Up Parties are scheduled for July and August. Check back right here, in the July issue, to see which TWO neighborhoods we will POP UP in next! To reserve the Party Wagon for your own block party, see page 26. The IHCA and Highlands Council bring the “party” in the Party Wagon, a community asset available for residents to use.
Ben Armlin (Issaquah Highlands resident) will be there with his Ice Cream Trike!
New Community Events Offer Fun for Adults by Lindsey Pinkston, Highlands Council, Blakely Hall Coordinator We are excited to bring more programming for adults to Issaquah Highlands! One of the things we learned from our community survey earlier this year was that you want more things to do, minus the kiddos. These fun events, offering a chance to get out and enjoy time with your friends and neighbors, will be produced by Issaquah Highlands Council and supported by our amazing volunteers. Our first adult-oriented community event is Beach Bingo on June 29. Join us at Blakely Hall for a fun night of Bingo including drinks, snacks and prizes with your friends and
neighbors (space is limited – advance $10 ticket purchase is required at www.IssaquahHighlands.com/events). Our Bingo caller will be long time resident volunteer, Adam Pond, and prizes will feature gift cards to local favorites like Agave, Mod Pizza and TCBY. See page 20.
upcoming events, please let us know - reach out to Lindsey at lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org or (425) 507-1107.
Bingo is just the beginning - what type of activity would you like to attend next? Whether it’s an art class, jazz night, cooking demo, dancing, or anything else you can dream up, we’d love your input on future events! If you have an idea or would like to volunteer to help with one or more
HIGHLANDS YOUTH - THE HY
Highlands Youth Advisory Board Welcomes New Members by Christy Garrard, Highlands Council, Executive Director and Dahlia Park Resident On May 9th and 11th the newly elected co-presidents of The HY interviewed 20 neighborhood teens seeking one of three spots on the advisory board roster. The application and interview experience offered lifeskill development for both the co-presidents and the applicants. Some students interviewed in their Sundaybest, some brought notecards to ensure they shared all they planned. The candidates asked great questions of the Board presidents and many shook the hands of each when the interview concluded. All 20 candidates have a heart for community and a desire to create an inclusionary culture among teens in Issaquah Highlands. The selection process was extremely challenging because the candidates were all so worthy! I was very proud of the criteria the three high school co-presidents used as filters to make the final decisions. In addition to Cash, Cole and Vernika, the Highlands Youth Advisory Board roster includes the following resident teens: Aadit Mehta (co-president), Anika Mehta, Alexandra and Max Morrey, Allen Aby (co-president), Eleni Konomi, Emily Palm (co-president), Ethan Hunter, Indie and Sage Cowan, Jadyn Eigner, Jonah Foss, Megan Kilzi, Quinn Ryan, Sid Thiagarjan, Sophia Hashmey, and Zoe Parsons. All Issaquah Highlands middle and high school students are considered members of The HY and are welcome at all HY produced events throughout the year. The next HY event is Night at the Carnival on June 1st. Over the summer, the HY Board will be very involved at Highlands Day on August 25th and will work on new fall programming.
Welcome the newest members of the Highlands Youth Advisory Board: Cash Mendoza is a rising 6th grader who has lived in Issaquah Highlands for 10 years. Cash enjoys lacrosse, football and being a member of Grand Ridge Elementary leadership and service-oriented K-Club. Cash describes himself as a good friend and helpful. He hopes to “be able to give good ideas, and to get a lot of people to come to the events.”
Cole Cowan is a rising 7th grader and has lived in our community for 12 years. Cole is a soccer player and also enjoys cross country, basketball and playing the viola. Cole has grown up volunteering in the community alongside his parents and sisters (fellow HY Board members) Indie and Sage. Cole came to his interview with a list of outdoor event ideas for teens in the community, explaining, “Today’s teenagers are too focused on social media and video games instead of real life.” Vernika Jain is a rising 8th grader. She has lived in Issaquah Highlands for 3 years. She is involved in National Junior Honor Society, ASB, and track at PCMS. She brings event planning experience to the HY Board having helped coordinate multiple events and fundraisers this past year at her school. Her application was immaculate and thorough, which supports her self-description of being detail oriented. Vernika hopes to “give students the opportunity to make memories with friends that they can cherish forever.”
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Produced by Nina Milligan
Kathryn Dean June Volunteer of the Month When we moved to the Highlands in 2006 and started Alathia Community Church (now Soma Eastside), our main goal was to be a blessing to the community. What I didn’t realize at the time, was what a blessing the community would be to us. We began by organizing block parties for our neighborhood in order to get to know our neighbors, and we continue to have impromptu barbecues and lawn parties whenever the sun shines.
Kathryn Dean, Volunteer of the Month for June, is a frequent volunteer in the community, lately as a writer for Connections news.
My kids have grown up sitting under pop up tents at community festivals, helping blow up balloons or set up for whatever game we hosted while waiting for their wrist bands and the freedom to run off and enjoy the festival. After the festivals we’ve carried garbage bags around and helped clean up Village Green. They’ve not only learned the value of being involved, but also realize how fun it can be.
As a regular volunteer at the various festivals we got to know and work with our friends on Highlands Council as well as build relationships through teamwork with other volunteers. As a regular contributor to Connections News, I’ve grown as a writer and been encouraged through Nina’s leadership and friendship.
Volunteer of the Month, Kathryn Dean with her family (left to right), Nathan, Alaina, Kathryn, Paul, Carolyn, and Lizzie (in front).
A couple years ago Nina, Christy, and I held an Author’s night at Blakely Hall. I invited six published authors who are Highlands residents to host book tables and serve on a panel answering questions about their path to publishing. The authors were able to sell their books and those aspiring writers in attendance left with valuable information about the publishing world.
I am honored to be named volunteer of the month! Being a volunteer in the community means being a part of the life and energy that propels our community forward and makes it one of the best places to live in Western Washington. After 12 years in the community I can truly say, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IHCA 2018 Board of Directors Candidates The following candidates have been approved by the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Board of Directors to be placed on the 2018 election ballots for Districts 2, 4 & 6. The official ballots will be mailed the first week of June to those districts.
District 2 – Three (3) Candidates Running 1. Candidate: Ben Rush
2. Candidate: Sanjay Mahajan
3. Candidate: Bryan Shiflett
How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: Resident for 10 years.
How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: Resident for 3 ½ years.
How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: Resident for 7 years.
Educational background: BA, Business Administration, Portland State University.
Educational background: MBA in Finance.
Educational background: MBA, B.S. computer sciences.
Past or present experience: Current IHCA Board member appointed to fill vacancy in March 2018 for District 2. Volunteer member of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) since 2001. ARC Chairperson since 2013. Why would you like to serve as a Director? In a time of almost unlimited information and opinion on the internet and social media I feel that it’s still important to connect with people in person and offer your opinion and time for the better of a larger group. I feel being critical about something without understanding it first hand is shortsighted.
Past or present experience: Served previously on the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority Board, treasurer Educational Foundation Washington Lodging Association, board member Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking, and board member South Seattle Community College. Why would you like to serve as a Director? To make a difference on our community by helping preserve the ecosystem, enhance the living experience by increased social programming, enhance programs that benefit the community.
Past or present experience: None. Why would you like to serve as a Director? I would like to become more involved with the community in which I live. I believe I would provide a balanced perspective based on my educational background and the fact that I have owned houses in several different types of neighborhoods. I have a passion for both real estate and business and would like to take this opportunity to put my current skills to use in a new role while continuing to learn and grow from the new experience.
District 4 - Three (3) Candidates Running 1. Candidate: Shivakumar Bosedevarahatti (B.T.) How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: Resident for 15 years. Educational background: Masters in Structural Engineering. Past or present experience: Current IHCA Board member appointed to fill vacancy in March 2018 for District 4. Multiple volunteer positions throughout the community, children’s school programs, computer science competitions, Issaquah Food Bank etc. Why would you like to serve as a Director? I have lived in the USA for almost 28 years and in the Highlands for 15 years. Both my children have grown up here. Now that the kids are grown I want to work for and give back to the community that has given me so much.
What Does the Board Do? The Board has all the powers and duties necessary for the administration of the IHCA’s affairs as set forth in the Declaration, By-Laws, Articles, and as provided by law. Duties include (to name a few): preparing the budget, levying and collecting assessments, providing for maintenance operations, personnel management, and making and amending use restrictions and rules. (Description is based on the IHCA By-Laws).
2. Candidate: Eric Oliner How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: Resident for 5 years. Educational background: BFA Brown University, Masters in Architecture Yale University, MBA Yale University. Past or present experience: I served on the IHCA Architectural Review committee for three years (August 2014-July 2017). Over the course of my career I have also served on the boards of several public interest and professional groups, including as president of AIA Connecticut, as director and chairman of the ACE mentor programing Connecticut, and as director of a local chamber of Commerce, an architecture school advisory board and an architectural foundation. Why would you like to serve as a Director? Having recently retired after managing the development of healthcare facilities in the Northwest ( Including the Swedish Issaquah Medical Center), I am eager to offer my expertise and perspectives as an architect and urban planner in support of our community’s sustainability commitments and to help mitigate the impacts of additional development in the highlands. Throughout my career I have been responsible for leading teams of diverse professionals and for managing capital and operating budgets. If selected to serve as a director for district #4, I would hope to bring those skills to the board, along with the kind of collaborative spirit that permits the board to continue serving the community well. My wife and I chose to build our home in this community, largely because of the principles on which it was founded and its continuing dedication to improve the lives of its residents. I am, therefore, eager to serve the IHCA to ensure that the best interests of our community are represented through its governance and within the city as a whole.
3. Candidate: Usha Ramar How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: Resident for 7 years, since 2011. Educational background: MS Microbiology Biochemistry, BS Microbiology and Immunology Engineering. Past or present experience: Member of the Indian Association of Western Washington and involved in various community activist and supporting the youth board. Involved in the Open Window School Parent Association – Auction Co-Chair and lead donor program. Actively involved with the Kiran Anjali Project in their fundraising efforts. My husband is the President and the Trustee of Relief Pal Inc. offering microfinances services for developmental programs in Africa and India. Why would you like to serve as a Director? Our family has been a part of the Issaquah highlands community for the past seven years and we have thoroughly enjoyed living here in the community. Being involved on the board would put me in a better position to make and implement rules that directly affect property value, correct problems in the community, gain better understanding of applicable laws and last but not least socialize with other fellow members to run the community better. Serving on the association board would also give me a chance to hone my leadership skills. I am committed to making the Highlands community, our school and our parks a better place for all residents.
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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION District 6- Three (3) candidates running 1. Candidate: Walt Baily
2. Candidate: Greg Underwood How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: 19 years (Since 1999). Educational background: Business Admin/ Accounting, University of Washington.
Past or present experience: I’ve served on the IHCA Board of Directors, Finance committee and the Architectural (ARC) Committee for over three years. United Way King County - Tax Preparer: I prepared individual income taxes for low income and marginalized peoples in and around King County during tax season. Why would you like to serve as a Director? It is my desire to continue to provide support to a wonderful community and to sustain the values and vision of the Issaquah Highlands Community.
3. Candidate: Saikat Sen
How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: 11 years (Since 2007).
How long have you resided in Issaquah Highlands: 14 years (Since 2004).
Educational background: BA Political Science, Oregon State University, MBA Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School.
Educational background: MBA UC Berkeley, MS in Comp SC, UW: BS in Comp Science, IIT, Kanpur.
Past or present experience: Board member of Issaquah Little League. Why would you like to serve as a Director? There are three reasons I would like to serve as director. I enjoy working with others to improve things. My job involves continuous improvement with worldwide stake holders. I can use these skills to help. I am a passionate about my community. My family and I love Issaquah and the Highlands. I want my kids to see how important it is to volunteer time to help our strong community.
Past or present experience: I serve on the board of Rancho Laguna and am Chairman of the Board for Humanity Hospital USA. I am a commissioner with the city of Issaquah for the Economic Vitality Commission. I am a Principal Data Scientist Manager at Microsoft. Why would you like to serve as a Director? I have been spending time the last couple of years trying to make a difference in people’s lives. Issaquah Highlands has become a melting pot of people of different cultural and economic backgrounds from different generations, with different needs and desires and has new challenges (Speeding, drugs and crime). I would like to serve as a closer liaison between the residents, the HOA, and the city. I look forward to helping with my experience.
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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Dormant Lawn Care by Debbie Orosco, Compliance Coordinator
In our efforts to be an environmentally conscious community, many homeowners choose to limit watering their lawn during the summer to conserve water. If you are considering this strategy this summer or have tried it in the past only to see your lawn die completely, here are some tips for you. Follow a Watering Schedule A dormant lawn has different needs than a non-dormant lawn. The key to helping it surviving dormancy is to let it turn brown gradually. Don’t just stop watering abruptly and expect it to survive. • Either keep watering regularly or gradually wean it down over a month or so. Dormant lawns should get at least 1/2 inch of water every 2-3 weeks. • Water in early morning or early evening hours in order to maximize soil penetration and avoid evaporation. • As long as we have a decent rain fall within a two-week period, you should not have to water your lawn at all. Typically, a lawn only needs one inch of water a week to stay green. If you would like to maintain green grass but still want to watch your water consumption, place a few empty tuna cans, which are approximately one inch deep in your yard. Turn on your sprinkler and time how long it takes to fill the cans. This is how long you would need to water each week for green grass. Keep on Mowing Grass will eventually stop growing during the dry season, but still mow as often as necessary. • Do not remove more than the top third of the grass blades per mowing. • Consider raising the mowing height to 3 or 3-1/2 inches during dormancy. Grass should not exceed more than 4 inches per our Community Wide Standards.
• Do not apply weed controls when the lawn is under heat and drought stress, when temperatures are greater than 85 degrees and humidity is high. • Avoid use of fertilizers when the lawn is in a dormant stage. Excessive fertilizer applications during a drought can promote top growth at the expense of rooting activity. De-thatch During the Dry Season To help your lawn absorb what little moisture is available, use a de-thatcher. Thatch is simply an over accumulation of dead organic lawn matter, such as grass clippings and shredded leaves. Removing thatch is important any time of the year but especially during a drought. Minimize Foot Traffic It’s important not to let too many people walk over your lawn while it’s dormant. The weight of a lot of activity will compact the soil, making it more difficult for the lawn to absorb moisture. Once your lawn is dormant, follow these steps to avoid it dying completely. Look for Patterns Is your entire lawn brown, or are there distinct patches of brown grass? When your whole lawn is the same greenish-brown to straw-colored the grass is dormant. However, if there are areas or circles of brown grass they are most likely dead. Try the Tug Test You may not be able to see a real difference between dead and dormant grass, but there is a test you can perform to get an answer. Find a section of brown grass, grab some in your hand and pull. If the grass comes out easily with no resistance, it is dead. If, on the other hand, you feel significant resistance when you pull on the brown grass, it’s simply dormant. That resistance means the grass is still alive and you should only get a handful of dry blades. Following a sound lawn care program throughout the year is the best way to survive the dry season. Here are some photo examples of a dormant lawn vs a dead lawn.
• Sharpen your mower blades at least twice during the mowing season. Dull blades tend to rip the grass, leaving jagged edges that quickly dry out. • It is best to mow in early morning or late evening. • Leaving grass clippings on the lawn after a mowing can provide much needed moisture. Don’t let them get too thick or clump together, or they’ll suffocate the lawn. Per the Community Wide Standards, grass clippings may remain after a mow to encourage green lawn maintenance practices Weed Your Lawn Some weeds thrive during reduced water situations because of large tap roots that can hold water. • If you only have a few weeds, pull or dig them out.
Issaquah Highlands Use Restrictions & Rules Reminders
Walkways and Driveways
***NEW RULE ENFORCEABLE STARTING 06/01/2018*** • All paths, stairs, walkways, porches, patios and driveways must be free of weeds and moss. Other Rules Regarding Turf Standards • Turf must be kept at or less than a height of 4” inches. • Turf must be edged when adjacent to any hard surface and regularly maintained. • Turf may not grow over sidewalks. • Turf may be allowed to go dormant in summer but if patches of grass die, they must be repaired with either sod or seed. • Turf may be replaced with alternative landscaping on approval by ARC. • Grass clippings may remain after a mow to encourage green lawn maintenance practices. Thank you for doing your part.
ARC Tip of the Month Did you know… that to stay ‘green’ and allow water to permeate to the aquafer below, the ARC Guidelines discourage large expanses of impervious surfaces? If you are planning to install or extend your patio, please consider using pervious pavers instead of cement so the water can seep through.
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Fence Staining 101
by Matthew Hendrikse, IHCA, Maintenance Manager What a great time of year to be outdoors! While spending more time out in the back yard, have you noticed that your fence doesn’t have the same brilliance it once did? If this is the case, you might put staining your fence on this summer’s project list.
Once the fence is completely clean, allow the wood to dry before you get ready to stain it. This can take several days, so just wait and be patient.
To determine which items and materials tools you will need for the job, you will need to first figure out what kind of stain you want to use. You can choose semi-transparent or solid stain. If you have a new fence with new wood you will usually do a semi-transparent and if you are going over old stain the job is easier with a solid stain. First look at the fence and check for any plants that may be growing against it. Make sure none of your plants (or dirt) are against your fence. This will cause it to deteriorate faster. Keeping these things clear of the wood will help prolong its life.
Photo on Left: Semi-Transparent. Right: Solid Stain
Take a pressure washer to clean all of the surface. Try to clean off old stain. This will give you a better coating of stain.
Left: Natural Brush. Middle: Roller. Right: Sprayer
When your fence is dry it is time to stain. You will have three application processes to choose from (above). Using a sprayer will help speed up the process and give a more even application. Any of these options will work and once finished you will have that brilliance back again. Good luck and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Goats Arrive July 5th! by Sarah Hoey, Executive Director, IHCA
Approximately 240 goats will return to Issaquah Highlands for several weeks in July. Their mission, as before, is to mow and maintain open space on our steeper and less-accessible slopes. It’s a very successful program which has become something of a tradition here in the Highlands. Due to increased liability exposure, the IHCA has reduced the areas of service for a second year and there will be no goats between 25th street and 30th street sloped areas. In order to protect the herd, a herder will guard the worksites 24 hours a day with a trained herd dog and video surveillance cameras. Your assistance for the goat’s safety is essential for the future of this program.
NO TRESSPASSING: No one is allowed in any designated goat herd areas at any time for any reason (except the herder and IHCA staff). There are electric fences around the herd perimeters.
Please follow the rules for the goat’s safety:
Please report vandalism or suspicious activity immediately to the IHCA Phone #425-223-8887.
DO NOT FEED THE GOATS: Goats must not be fed yard pruning’s or human food. Herders take extra precautions by inspecting the open space tracts and remove any poisonous plants which may be harmful to the goats prior to placing them on the slopes. Believe it or not goats have very sensitive stomachs and many plants/foods are fatal to goats.
Vandalism act in progress? Call 911!
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES: Motor vehicles are not allowed on trails and path ways accept Herder, City or IHCA staff. This includes golf charts. We need your to help to protect the goats and this program. If you see something suspicious, say something.
The IHCA will prosecute trespassers to the full extent of the law. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Enjoy the goats!
KEEP DOGS AWAY: Dogs look like wolves to a goat, which may cause a stampede of the herd. At a minimum dogs MUST be on a leash (it’s the law) when visiting the goats, ideally they should be kept away. Goats don’t know if Fido is friendly or not; they perceive them as a threat. Top: The Rosen/Moore family enjoy visiting the goats every year! Bottom: The goats who trim our steepest landscapes have become a tradition in Issaquah Highlands.
Homeowner’s Dues Payable this Month IHCA Assessments Reminder: The new annual Issaquah Highlands Community Association homeowner (IHCA) assessments will be effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The changes to your assessments are based on the new ratified budgets for the master and the neighborhoods. The homeowners will be mailed their semi-annual assessment statements by June 8, 2018. For check payers, the semi-annual assessments are due by July 1, 2018. Payments not received by July 10, 2018 may incur late and other collection fees. Those on the semi-annual payment plan must pre-pay in full all six months of the assessment period by check or via online. One-time online payments can be made with eCheck which is free (rates subject to change) or credit/debit cards, which comes with a fixed fee of $14.95 per transaction (rates subject to change) to the homeowner. Our bank’s online payment portal is
available on our issaquahhighlands.com website. Residents on the monthly electronic bank debit payment (ACH) plan will receive statements for informational purposes only and NO payments will be required (unless there are other delinquent balances, e.g., unpaid fines or late fees). Your new monthly assessments will be updated starting with the July 2018 payment. We highly encourage the semi-annual payers to convert to the monthly ACH payment plan. This ensures timely payments and internal efficiency. This is IHCA’s mandatory monthly payment plan; 85% of the residents are currently on this plan. An ACH form will be provided with your billing statement for your convenience. Please direct any inquiries to 425-5071119 or payments@ihcommunity.org.
ANNUAL HOMEOWNER MEETING REMINDER The IHCA annual meeting will take place at IHCA office at 1011 High Street Suite 210 on June 27th at 6:30 p.m. following the IHCA Board of Directors meeting starting at 5:30 pm. Please attend as we will be announcing the new 2018 Board of Directors election results for District 2, 4, 6. See issaquahhighlands.com/events
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS Kids & Families
Club Inclusive
Thursday, June 14th, 6pm Blakely Hall Theme: Summer Party
A club for kids with special needs focused on acceptance and inclusion. A safe and fun place where kids can be themselves. Contact Alicia Spinner at alispinner@yahoo.com. Also see facebook.com/ClubInclusiveBlakeyHall/.
HY Night at the Carnival Friday, June 1st, 5pm Blakely Hall
Highlands Youth presents Night at the Carnival for all current middle and high school students. Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, carnival arcade games and prizes! $5 at the door.
Library-2-Go
Tuesday, June 19th, 3:30pm-4:30pm Blakely Hall
Bridge Club
Jewish Club
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 or Andrew Shanafelt, shanafelta@issaquah.wednet.edu.
L’Chaim! Come and join us as we experience different aspects of Jewish culture together. Our June meeting will feature easy summer recipes with demos and presentations. All are welcome! Contact: Anya Lvova at anna.lvova1@gmail.com.
Monday, June 4th, 7pm Blakely Hall
Knit for Life®
Every Monday, 1pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby
A network of volunteer knitters in area hospitals, providing physical and mental support in a non-traditional 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.
Open Mic
Friday, June 22nd, 6:30pm Blakely Hall
The King County Library will bring the Library-2-Go Book Mobile to Blakely Hall. You bring the family and your library card and peruse the curated collection of books. Checkout your favorites! A FREE, fun, afterschool activity for all ages. Next visit: July 17th.
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.
Minecraft Mania
Photography Meet Up
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 12th, 5pm Blakely Hall
Movies for $1
Tuesdays & Wednesdays June 26-August 22, 10am Regal Cinemas at Grand Ridge Plaza
Regal’s Summer Movie Express is back for nine weeks this summer – each Tuesday & Wednesday this community film festival will feature G- and PG-rated movies for $1/person. See movie schedule at issaquahhighlands.com/events.
Toddler Playgroup
Every Wednesday, through June 20th, 10am Blakely Hall Newborn to Age 4
Moms, dads, caregivers and their children are invited for fun, friendship, support and socializing. Contact katiels84@gmail.com or Alicia Spinner at alispinner@yahoo.com. Search Facebook for Issaquah Highlands Toddler Playgroup NOTE: Playgroup will resume on September 5th.
Arts & Cards Art in Blakely Hall
Earthbound: Connection to Earth & Environment Blakely Hall Exhibit runs May 15 - July 16 In this exhibit, artists will push outside their usual methods of work to explore how we make our mark on our environment, what we revere, and what we choose to preserve. Pieces will explore connections to the earth as a source of inspiration and as a natural medium for artistic expression. For more information visit arteast.org.
Saturday, June 16th, 10:30am Blakely Hall
Thursday, June 7th, 6:30pm Blakely Hall
Latino Club
Meetings will resume in September Contact: alispinner@yahoo.com.
Travel Night
Let’s See Where It Takes Us! Wednesday, June 13th, 7pm Blakely Hall TOPIC: Travel + Photography = Fun
Join us this month as Scott Moffat of the IH Photography Club shares recommendations, tips and experiences for capturing memories without missing out on them. Scott will cover what to pack, how to pack it, and how to use it when you’re “there” – whether you’re taking holiday snaps or creating art to put on your wall back home. The bulk of the evening will be unstructured, get acquainted time so we can all share and learn about travel. Light snacks are provided but feel free to bring a beverage (perhaps a bottle of wine you’re your favorite country!) to enjoy. Join our FB group for more info: “Issaquah Highlands Travel Club” or email: IHTravelClub@gmail.com.
Fitness
Poker Night
Taichi Fitness Club
Whether you are a novice or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly group for $40 buy-in, No-Limit Texas Hold ’em tournament! Don’t forget to join us on Facebook for all the latest info and results at our “Issaquah Poker” group page. Contact Henry at hlh1969@hotmail.com.
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.
Thursday, June 28th, 7pm Blakely Hall
Rovin’ Fiddlers
Every Tuesday, 7pm Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73
Every Wednesday, 6:45am Blakely Hall
Hatha Yoga Class
Every Saturday, 10:30am Blakely Hall
Drop in on our jam sessions. We welcome guitars, flutes, whistles, banjos, mandolins, autoharps, dulcimers, stand up bass, and percussion. All abilities welcome. Contact Sue at jefhilburn@msn.com.
Join us every Saturday for free Yoga! Hatha Yoga Classes are for anyone interested, including neophytes wanting to try yoga for the first time, the experienced looking to improve, and anyone in-between. Yoga class will be led by Melanie and her mother, Deyin. For more information, contact deyiny@microsoft.com.
Yarns & Threads Group
Meditation Group
All knitters, crocheters, and stitchers are welcome. For more details or questions, please contact Cathie Coulter at Catherine.coulter@ihmail.com.
Discover how to find moments to relax the mind. Group leader, Wei Geiger, teaches 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. Group will resume September 7th.
Every Friday, 9am Blakely Hall through June 22nd Meeting at Swedish Hospital from June 29th through August 30th
World Cultures Chinese Heritage Club
Meetings will resume in September
Contact Bowbow.Gu@outlook.com for more details.
India Culture Club
Family Sports & Fun Day Sunday, June 10th, 1pm Blakely Hall/Village Green Park
This club highlights the arts, culture and festivals and is open to all who want to explore and learn about India! Join us June 10th for some fun in the sun! Explore popular Indian sports with us and gear up for an enjoyable afternoon. RSVP: CulturalClubIndia@gmail.com.
Every Friday, through June 22nd, 2pm Blakley Hall
Yami Yoga Class Every Sunday, 7:45am Blakely Hall
Join these free yoga classes for a systematic organized teaching as it is supposed to be, as opposed to treating yogasanas as mere exercises. Yoga guru Kiran Balijepalli teaches correct physical posture, and the conceptual basis for these different yogasanas. No prior experience required. Bring your own yoga mat and do not eat anything for at least two hours before (except drinking coffee/tea/milk/water). Contact: srik.satya@gmail.com.
For the latest details, see IssaquahHighlands.com/events
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS Zumba Fitness® Class
Wine Club
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 nonperishable food item to donate to the food bank! Contact: zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.
Come out and meet your fellow wine lovers in the Highlands! Are you a wine enthusiast, connoisseur, or just a fan? We usually get together the second Friday of each month to discuss and enjoy wine. If interested please send an email to Dianne at danielsondd@yahoo.com for details. Please RSVP the Tuesday prior to the event.
Highlands Fiber Network Advisory Group
Women in STEM
Tuesday, 6/5, 6pm IHCA Office
Every Saturday, 9am Blakely Hall
Special Interest Book Club
Tuesday, June 19th, 7pm Blakely Hall Book: Eleanor Oliphant is Complelety Fine
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.
Entrepreneur Meetup Sunday, June 24th, 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.
Guardian Nomination Workshop Wednesday, June 6th, 6:00pm Blakely Hall
During this workshop, a lawyer from LayRoots will lead parents through the often overwhelming and intimidating task of naming legal guardians for their children and provide an overview of other aspects of legal planning to help ensure their little ones are well taken care of throughout all stages of their lives. Parents will leave with fully executed legal guardianship documents. Workshop is free, but please register at https://layroots.wufoo. com/forms/ro3azut0t91bh8/.
Paws on Patrol
Thursday, June 21st, 6pm Blakely Hall
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 (dogs welcome!) to learn how to prevent crime, as well as to recognize and report criminal activity.
Self Defense Class for Women & Girls (10+) Saturday, June 23rd, 10am YWCA Family Village
Open to all women (aged 10+), this free two-hour session will be a basics course in self-defense taught by David DeVore and team. You’ll leave with some tangible skills to elevate your confidence and safety.
Toastmasters
Every Tuesday, 7am Swedish Medical Center 1st Floor Flex Space Room (north entrance)
Friday, June 8th, 7pm Blakely Hall
Friday, June 8th, 7pm Blakely Hall
Meet others in the community who work in the STEM fields and share your love of science, tech and learning new things. Club format: discussion group. Bring your favorite recent STEM-related news article or research study to discuss, or present your latest data analysis project, Arduino project, or other shameless amateur or professional geekery. Contact: Tonya Lane at radiazen@gmail.com.
Save the Date Candidate Forum Tuesday, July 24th, 7pm Blakely Hall
Get to know the candidates running in the 8th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Highlands Day Festival
Saturday, August 25th, Noon – 4pm Village Green Park and Blakely Hall
Froyo with a Cop
Wednesday, July 11th, 7-8:30pm TCBY
Have a “cool” time with neighbors and the Issaquah Police Department! Get 20% off all yogurt purchases at this casual family friendly evening, courtesy of TCBY.
Don’t Miss This Game Day! Support Special Olympics Saturday, June 9th, 11am-3pm Grand Ridge Plaza
Governance Mtgs Monday, 6/4, 5pm, IHCA Office
IHCA Architectural Review Committee
IHCA Finance Committee
Tuesday, 6/12, 5:30 pm IHCA Office
IHCA Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, 6/27, 5:30pm, IHCA Office
IHCA Annual Homeowner’s Meeting
Wednesday, 6/27, 6:30pm, IHCA Office Meetings are subject to change. See Calendar at issaquahhighlands.com for more information or date changes.
City Meetings Urban Village Development Commission (UVDC) Meets the first & third Tuesday of each month at 7pm City of Issaquah, Council Chambers For more information see issaquahwa.gov
Holidays Flag Day
Thursday, June 14th
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 17th
Get your game on at Game Day! Join this family fun day with 100% of proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Washington. Enjoy great food, entertainment and games including ping pong, mini-golf & corn hole.
Lailat al-Qadr
Beach Bingo
Thursday, June 21st
Friday, June 29th Blakely Hall
Slip into your favorite flip flops for a fun night of BINGO with friends and neighbors! Join us for prizes, snacks, drinks and FUN! $10/person (over 21 only) – get your tickets now at beachbingo.brownpapertickets.com.
Thursday, June 21st
Summer Solstice End of Ramadan (Eid al Fitr) Tuesday, June 26th
June is LGBT Pride Month
Community-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, June 16th
Whether a yard sale or a garage sale, it’s a summer tradition! Sell or shop throughout the community at the semi-annual Issaquah Highlands Community Garage Sale.
Toastmasters will help you to speak and present in a compelling manner, think quickly and clearly, become a strong leader, and listen effectively. To find out more, visit the club website at ihtm.toastmastersclubs.org or drop in as a guest any Tuesday. We hope to see you soon!
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Thursday, June 21 4:00 to 9:00 pm Free live music throughout downtown, Food/Drink, Kid Zone, Jam session/music lessons and more! 425.391.1112 downtownissaquah.com events@downtownissaquah.com
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20 YEARS OF ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS
Look How Much We Have Changed! Compiled by Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, Highlands Council
The first residents moved into their new homes in 1998. Their homes were along Jade Street, first on the west side of 15th and then later, the homes on the east side. We don’t have many
photos from that year, but here are a few from about that time, alongside photos taken today. These scenes show how much the community and the trees have grown in just 20 years.
Ashland Park | Issaquah Highlands’ First Park 2001
Ashland Park 2018
Huckleberry Circle | Issaquah Highlands First Condo Neighborhood 2001
Huckleberry Circle 2018
Commercial-Retail District | What was called Area 4 (Intended for Microsoft) 2001
Commercial-Retail District 2018
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
by Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, Highlands Council
Westridge New Residential
Highlands School Siting Update
On Tuesday, May 1st the Urban Village Development Commission (UVDC) approved Polygon Homes NW Site Development Permit application to build 111-2 townhomes on their land west of 9th Ave NE between Discovery Drive and High Street. These homes are expected to continue the look and feel of the 109 town homes already under construction near Discovery Drive and 7th Ave NE.
Issaquah School District (ISD) and the City of Issaquah continue to talk about a potential new elementary school in the Highlands. The property under consideration is owned by the City of Issaquah and located west of Swedish Hospital and Westridge South, adjacent to the hillside down to I-90. The property is currently forested.
Townhomes currently under construction have been selling $875K to $935K. Expected occupancy is September 2018.
At the April 25 ISD School Board meeting the school district decided to slow down their process to present an offer to purchase the property from the City of Issaquah to allow for time to further research issues about the property. Preliminary studies on the property had caused concerns about slope stability and tree / forest retention. On Monday, May 14, Issaquah School District (ISD) representatives verbally presented new research results to the Issaquah City Council from studies they conducted on Highlands property. Steve Crawford, ISD Director of Capital Projects, updated the Council with recent study results regarding slope stability and tree retention. Crawford described drilling done May 11, 2018 which indicated that soft soils ran 30 feet deep, below which is a solid, dense base. He said this information alleviated his concern about working with slope stability. Regarding tree retention, Crawford reported that Laminated Root Rot (LRR) was found in trees located on the potential school site property as well as on neighboring parcels. Keith Niven, City of Issaquah Development Services Director, responded by saying that the City will do their own analysis of the soil samples drilled by ISD, and that the City has already engaged an arborist to perform independent studies on the trees in June. Additional concerns were discussed such as how to maintain the forested hillside and shield view of the school from the valley floor, and traffic. Other stories on this topic can be found at issaquahhighlands.com by searching for “school.”
This rendering of the townhomes at Westridge, Issaquah Highlands (and floorplans) are available online for prospective buyers to explore.
Pending approval in Westridge is the single-family neighborhood planned for the northwestern portion of Polygon Homes NW’s property north of Ellis Drive and just east of High Street. The Urban Village Development Commission (UVDC) recommended approval of the proposal on April 17th. Now the proposal goes to the City Council for final approval. The approval process going forward will be different with the City Council in that the proposal to convert a portion of High Street into a pedestrian promenade will be separated from the plat application for the layout of homes. The plat application remains a quasi-judicial matter, meaning communications are strictly managed to maintain fairness and transparency. The High Street conversion will not be quasi-judicial. Watch for meeting announcements in the community weekly e-letter and on official community social media channels. To get connected through these media, please see issaquahhighlands.com.
This 2017 aerial schematic indicates the location of the proposed new elementary school in the Highlands. Image courtesy of Issaquah School District.
DOING BUSINESS
Opening in June: Habit Burger and Orangetheory The area’s newest Habit Burger Grill from Seattle franchise owners Tauseef Razaque and Abdullah Jafrey will open early June. The grand opening of this fast-casual restaurant featuring the Charburger is scheduled for June 6th (subject to change). Prior to the grand opening, Habit Burger will give us a sneak peak with a Free Burger day on Saturday, June 2nd and 3rd (limited hours), a fundraising event for the Issaquah Schools Foundation on June 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm and one for the YWCA Family Village on June 5th, 11:30am – 1:30pm. See grandridgeplaza.com for details. Orangetheory Fitness presales began in May with a grand opening planned for June 8th (subject to change). This 60-minute heart rate-based fitness club is the first in this immediate area, following other locations in Bellevue and preceding one in Sammamish. Some might recognize studio manager, Cheryl Gilbert, as she used to live in Issaquah Highlands and still lives in the area. For updates, follow Issaquah Highlands on Facebook (with Connections cover as the profile picture) or see News at www.GrandRidgePlaza.com Both businesses are located in the new Grand Ridge Plaza building at the corner of 9th Ave NE and High Street, north of BevMo and south of the Issaquah Highlands Park and Ride.
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TRAFFIC CORNER
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Progress on Traffic Safety Program by Nina Milligan, Highlands Council, Communications Manager
On my way home just
now, I slowed down for a pedestrian crossing the firehouse trail crosswalk across Park Dr and.... they were holding one of the new Ped flags!!!! Woo hoo! Flags and a new zipper merge all in 24 hours; I am overwhelmed with excitement :) THANK YOU, City of Issaquah and the IHCA! Jamie Rosen, Sunset Walk Resident
Since we last reported on this topic, much has done in the way of encouraging, and enforcing, traffic safety in Issaquah Highlands. Here are a few examples: IMPROVED “ZIPPER” MERGE • As requested by the community, the “zipper” lane on eastbound Park Drive near the Fire Station has been relocated further away from the community trail crossing. • Pedestrian crossing flags were designed and installed at key crosswalks, mostly along Park Drive. If effective, this program could be expanded to more crossings. • Plants in the median at Grand Ridge Elementary School were exchanged for smaller species to increase visibility of our youngest pedestrians. BEWARE OF ONE WAY STREETS • To help prevent drivers from heading the wrong way on our one-way streets, the City installed color-coded lane reflectors on Park and Federal that look white when you are driving in the correct direction and red when you are not. NO RIGHT ON RED • New signage reinforces “No Right on Red” from southbound 10th Ave NE onto Park Drive NE (Park Drive comes in at a curve, preventing drivers from seeing oncoming traffic). • Also, see a new “No Right on Red” at the eastbound merge of Federal Drive onto Park Drive at the Ram. This is to prevent drivers from proceeding when pedestrians trigger that light, which is the only time it is red.
FITNESS & HEALTH
Safe Summer Cycling by Asher Pinkston, Fourth Grader, Grand Ridge Elementary
Summer is almost here and most kids probably want to ride their bikes, but you should make sure that you or they are safe. I see a lot of kids in my neighborhood who don’t follow a few of these safety rules, so here are some rules that you should follow. Why Should People Wear Bike Helmets? To protect your head and brain. Helmets act as a shield to protect your head when or if you crash. Wearing a bike helmet will not reduce your chances of crashing, but it will reduce chances of a bad head injury. In King County there is a law where you can get fined 30 dollars if you don’t wear a helmet.
Asher Pinkston with his bike at this year’s Bike Rodeo, a bike safety event sponsored by the City of Issaquah.
The ABCs of Bike Safety. Here are the ABCs of bike safety which you should check before riding: A is Air - you need to make sure there is air in the tires.
B is Brakes - you want the brakes to come to a good stop. C is the Chain - you want the chain not to make much noise. And you should have it cleaned while you’re at it. Basic Rules of Bike Safety Look both ways before crossing the street, like you would without your bike, then get off your bike and walk it across the street. ALWAYS wear a helmet, and if you want to, wear knee and shoulder pads. And you should get reflectors and a bell or something, to try to alert people in cars and walkers who don’t see you, that you are there. This will be a fun summer of bike riding if you stay safe, because who wants to spend a summer injured? Hope you stay safe!
The City of Issaquah reconfigured the “zipper” lane on eastbound Park Drive near the Fire Station to increase safety for pedestrians crossing the highly traveled community trail at Sunset Walk.
NEW A-BOARDS • Still to come in this program will be a updated a-board program to educate drivers to “drive aware” and pedestrians to “walk with care” in hopes that all will enjoy our pedestrian oriented community in safety. Watch for them this summer.
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LIVING GREEN
Pollinator Gardening & Grow A Row Community Garden Update
by Emily Konomi, Girl Scout Troop Leader, Community Gardener, 24th Ave Resident Girl Scout Troop 46554 had a garden work day on May 12th and planted a pollinator garden. We planted flowers in the pollinator bed and did LOTS of weeding around the garden. Each girl that came researched online to find out what types of flowers attract different pollinators, and they each brought the ones they picked out to plant. All are grateful for being a part of the community garden program. Also, we are continuing our Grow a Row campaign for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank this year and would love the support of our fellow Highlands gardeners. In a couple of weeks, we will distribute tomatillo starts (donated by fellow gardener, Debbie), Grow a Row signs, and orange ribbon markers for those of you who want “Grow a Row” for the food bank. Last summer our Girl Scout Troop delivered almost 300 lbs. of fresh produce grown by all of YOU to the food bank. We made a huge impact donating hundreds of tomatillos, something that is heavily requested by the Food Bank clients, but not regularly available to them. Please help us again this year by designating some of your garden to “Grow a Row” for the Food Bank. To register for the “Grow A Row” program, visit the Community Garden page at issaquahhighlands.com/community-garden/ .
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Dear Kari, I have a really good friend that talks about our larger group of friends behind their backs to me. I try and not engage, but she keeps going on and on and at some point, I just nod to stop her from talking. How do you think I can approach her about my uncomfortable feelings around her behavior? I am worried that word will get around that I am gossiping about people that I really care about. - Timid Friend Dear Timid Friend, I would pick a time when the two of you can have a private conversation. Tell her that you like her as a friend. And that you would not want your mutual friends to talk to you about her, that you feel the same way about your friends and prefer that she not share her personal feelings about them with you. Let her know that you understand that she may just be venting or processing her thoughts out loud, but that doing so makes you feel uncomfortable. Simply let her know that you would appreciate it if she no longer includes you in the process. Good luck!! -Kari
Dear Kari, My daughter is 13 y.o. and is cutting herself. I am so confused as why she is harming herself in this way, as she is deeply loved by her father and me. She has been struggling this school year both academically and socially, but I thought it was just normal adolescent struggles, but now I feel different. What is the best thing I can do to help her? - Worried Mom Dear Worried Mom, First, I want to commend you for doing a good job as a parent just by noticing that your daughter is struggling and needs help. When people harm themselves, they are using cutting as a mechanism to release their emotional pain temporarily through self-harm. What I recommend is that she meet with her primary care doctor and/or a licensed therapist for support as soon as possible. These people can offer her an assessment and the treatment that she needs outside her family system. Remember, with the right professional help, and in conjunction with good family support, most adolescents stop harming themselves by building out other coping mechanisms and eventually develop into healthy adults. Best wishes to your daughter and you. -Kari
Girl Scout Troop 46554 planted a “pollinator garden” at the community garden called Vista Gardens. Pictured here are Caroline Harron, Eleni Konomi, Elisabeth Korb, Eva Konomi, Juniper Kennedy, Melody Lo, and Ellie Konomi.
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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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT Issaquah School District
Endeavour Elementary
6/13 6/18 6/20 6/27
Issaquah School Foundation
6/1 6/2 6/6 6/6 6/12 6/15 6/19
Challenger Elementary
Issaquah Middle School
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issaquah.wednet.edu
School Board Meeting @ 7:00 P.M. High School Graduation Ceremonies Last Day of School School Board Meeting @ 7:00 P.M.
isfdn.org
challengerpta.org
Popcorn Friday Parents Night Out Mariners’ Night
Clark Elementary
clarkpta.org 6/1 6/1 6/6 6/8 6/14 6/15
Book Fair Continues Popcorn Friday Kindergarten Concert LAST Popcorn Friday PTA GM Meeting Field Day
JUNE EVENTS
Grand Ridge Elementary grandridgeptsa.org
6/1 Popcorn Friday 6/8 Volunteer Appreciation Day 6/13 Summerfest 6/19 5th Grade Promotion
endeavourptsa.org
Popcorn Friday Mariners’ Night Field Day PTSA GM Meeting 5th Grade Party 5th Grade Promotion Kindergarten Promotion
issaquahmiddleptsa.org
Chorus Concert LAST DAY for Bookfair Band and Orchestra Concerts 8th Grade UW HUB Party 8th Grade Promotion Day Carnival Day
Pacific Cascade Middle School
pacificcascadeptsa.org 6/5 6/6 6/7 6/15 6/18 6/20
Choir Concert Band Concert Orchestra Concert 8th Grade Promotion and Party Awards Ceremony All-School Social
Gibson Ek High School GibsonEk.org 6/1
End of Year “Big Event”
Issaquah High School
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**Be sure to check individual web sites for details and updates
School Offices Closed Over Summer
Just a reminder ISD school offices close for a portion of the summer. Most administrative staff work limited hours after the school year concludes, reopening early August, in time for registration. Therefore, please plan appropriately. For specific closures, days and hours, contact individual ISD schools for more information.
6/2 Prom 6/8 PTSA Membership Meeting 6/15 Graduation Breakfast and Rehearsal 6/18 Graduation at Safeco Field
Thank You Grand Ridge Families, From the PTSA!!! At this time of the year, our Grand Ridge PTSA looks back throughout the incredible year at Grand Ridge Elementary. We would like to thank our community and all the amazing people who make our programs and events possible. Thank you to all the individual volunteers who help through their gifts of time, efforts, money, and ideas, which make our school a grand place, for all our kids. Thank You! Over the summer, remember to stay connected, at GrandRidgePTSA.org.
GRE Golden Thunderbolts win Global Reading Championship Summer Construction The Grand Ridge Elementary Golden Thunderbolts earned a at Endeavour championship victory in the KCLS - East Grand Challenge! They answered tricky and detailed questions, edging out teams at the Building, Inter-District, District, and Regional levels to win the Grand Championship. The Golden Thunderbolts have been training and competing since October. Congratulations Faith J, Indi K, Clara M, Arshia M, Amanda D, Rosemary S, and Ethan B!
Summerfest at GRE
With summer fast approaching, Grand Ridge Elementary (GRE) PTSA will host their annual end-of-year celebration, on June 13th, at 6:00 P.M. Families can enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on evening at the playground with activities to get everyone running around, moving and ready for summer to start! For parents, it’s a great time to talk about vacations, connect with old friends, and say good-bye to the 2017-18 school year. The GRE PTSA looks forward to seeing everyone there! To volunteer or donate at Summerfest, visit GrandRidgePTSA.org.
5th Grade GRE Graduation Grand Ridge Elementary School proudly announces commencement services for the graduating 5th grade class of 2025, on Tuesday, June 15th, at 9:30 A.M., at Grand Ridge Elementary. After the ceremonies, a small reception for families and guests will follow, hosted by the 4th grade parents. Then, 5th grade students will continue with a celebratory field trip, closing out their years at Grand Ridge.
This is exciting news! Endeavour Elementary is getting a VESTIBULE! This will be a glass enclosure at the main entry of our school. This glass enclosure will force family and guests to enter through the main office. The office team members will then buzz guests into the building, accessing the school. The construction work will begin over the summer, so be patient as we undergo this “facelift.”
Immunization & Sports Physical Forms Requirements for ALL 6th Graders
Students entering sixth grade are required to have the Tdap vaccination, at 11 years old. Tdap vaccine protects adolescents against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. This vaccine replaces one tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster. Washington State allows exemption from these vaccines for medical, personal or religious reasons. Every middle school student must have documentation or required forms of this immunization before the first day of school. A sports physical / medical form, signed by your pediatrician’s office, is required for participation in all middle and high school sports, updated EACH YEAR. Contact individual schools for 20182019 school-year forms, questions, and further information.
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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT
by Tracie Jones, Wisteria Park
Issaquah High School Graduation Congratulations to the graduating class of 2018, as the long road to
graduation is finally here!! This year’s IHS Senior Class Graduation will take place Monday, June 18th, at 5:00 PM at Safeco Field. Everyone in attendance must have tickets for the ceremony. Safeco Field will open doors for graduation guests at 4:00 PM, with the graduate processional starting at 4:45 PM. Seating is first-come, first served. Guests with special needs should arrive early to discuss arrangements with Safeco Field staff. For more information, connect.issaquah.wednet. edu/high/ihs/default.aspx.
Summer Volunteer Hours for High School Students
Summer is the perfect time for all high school students to get a jump-start on their community service hours. Students are encouraged to complete 100+ hours of community service, throughout the high school years. Community Service hours are reported to IH PTSA each year, then total hours are reported to the school for special recognition at graduation. Each student completing 100 Community Service Hours or more will receive a certificate and white cord, honoring their service. The best time to start is now! For more information, issaquahhighptsa.org.
OSPI Seeks Input on Education Investments
Washington State’s office for education – Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), opened a survey seeking public input on K-12 education investments. This is the first time community members have an opportunity to give input in areas where state leaders should focus funding. The answers given have the potential to impact what the Governor and State Legislature prioritize for years to come. This is an opportunity to influence the education resources that school districts like ours receive from the state! Survey: bit.ly/pickyourpriorities
Issy Community Kids Triathlon
Here is a great way to kick-start the summer: Join your friends for the 3rd Annual Kids Triathlon! Swim, bike and run your way to the finish line, for kids 6-12, on June 3rd, 2018! Jump in the pool for the first leg of the course. Then, hop on your bike for the Rainier Trail loop, where you’ll wrap up the event with a run around the Community Center front lawn. Rain or shine! This is an untimed “just for fun!” race to give kids a taste of what a triathlon is all about. Thank you to the Issaquah Youth Advisory Board for their part in making this event a reality! Pre-registration only, at issaquahwa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7298.
Summer Advocacy Updates in Education
Interested in what’s happening in education around the state of Washington, even over the summer? Anyone can sign up to receive email updates, newsletters, or blog posts, from some of the State’s leading organizations, along with the State Legislature. To stay informed, up-to-date, and connected with local, county, and state, visit: Washington State Legislature: leg.wa.gov Washington State PTA Advocacy page: wastatepta.org/ advocacy/index.html
Washington State PTA – Advocacy Blog: wsptagrassroots.blogspot.com Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction: k12.wa.us Network in Excellence for Washington Schools: waschoolexcellence.org Washington’s Paramount Duty: paramountduty.org Washington’s Paramount Duty – Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/ParamountDuty League of Education Voters: educationvoters.org Washington Association of School Administrators: wasa-oly.org/WASA/wasa/4_0_ Government_Relations/This_Week_in_Olympia_-_TWIO/TWIO.aspx
KCLS Introduces IdeaX Technology Workshops for Summer Exploration King County Library System encourages, empowers, and inspires teens to create awesomeness in the world! How can we do that at the library? IdeaX Tech Workshops provide tools to help all students learn new program-based skills, whether it’s creating electronic circuits, making a talking, moving robot, crafting a structure with a 3D pen, or mixing up a beat for an original song. Check out our Instagram for colorful photos and videos of projects. More info available at kcls.org/browse/ideax/.
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Issaquah Highlands Photo Treasure Hunt Every month we publish a photo of something (or somewhere!) in the Highlands. While some months are easier than others, all photos are of something accessible to the public. It is up to you to guess where the photo was taken.
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HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK Highlands Fiber Network – State-of-the-Art System by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network (HFN)
The Highlands Fiber Network is still a leader in the industry: • 100% Fiber, no choke-points in delivering fast speeds • Not subject to corrosion like copper based cables
Last month’s photo was of Wisteria Park, which lies between NE Davis Loop and NE Dayton Ct. It’s a great little park, tucked away in the eastern park of the Highlands.
• Fiber from our data centers is not shared. No speed reductions occur. • Fiber network is owned by Highlands Council, it is not subject to rate increases for investment purposes. We want everyone in the HFN community to be aware of the advantages our network has to offer – from the best value on fast internet speeds and voice, to making sure devices used are up-to-date. Is your internet speed sufficient for all your networking needs? Are you looking to: transform your residence into a smart home; telecommute during the upcoming summer months; purchase more tech gadgets; serve more people as visitors arrive over the summer months? You might consider a higher HNF internet speed such as Quantum 100 or GigE. HFN offers voice plans for local and continental calling. Both voice plans have the latest telephone features. And IHMail email addresses. And remember, HFN customers can create their own personal website, at no extra cost. When using your Quantum 10M, 100M and GigE you’re using the most reliable and consistent internet service in the area! Take advantage of Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service to help you get the most out of your Network!
Correct guesses were submitted by:
Scott Choi Asher Pinkston Lily Pinkston
Mike Petty Kuldip Singh
Thanks to everyone who participated! This month’s photo is below. Can you identify the location in this picture?
Highlands Fiber Network: Fiber to the Home, Community Owned When Issaquah Highlands was originally designed, master developer Port Blakely Communities envisioned an urban village enjoying traditional neighborhood design, yet innovative and connected. Port Blakely commenced the costly investment to lay a fiber-to-the-home network, which continues to this day. To help fund this new communications network, and other amenities in the Highlands, Port Blakely Communities drafted a “Covenant for Communities” and attached it to land titles. The Covenant states that each home must have a connection to the network (which currently costs a $250 on-time fee, required at closing when you buy your home). And each home is required to pay the “minimum” monthly fee, which is currently $50/month. This includes 10/10mbps Internet service. Most apartments 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 is priced competitively for this market. Our current offerings include 10/10mbps, 100/100mbps and 1000/1000mbps speeds. For current rate plans and more information, visit our website at: highlandsfibernetwork.com Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (425)427-0999 support@hfnservices.com Questions about the Covenant for Communities should be directed to: Frank Pineau, General Manager, HFN fpineau@hfn.org, 425-394-4184 Office is at Blakely Hall Fiber to the home, community owned!
If you think you have the answer, please email it to IHPhotoHunt@gmail.com along with your full name. Please be as specific as possible when emailing your response. Responses will be accepted until June 16th. Those with the correct answer will see their name published in next month’s issue of Connections, as well as have their name entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Bai Tong. Everyone who responds with a correct guess will be entered to win. Every correct guess is an entry! The Photo Treasure hunt is coordinated by volunteer Chelsea Musick of the Central Park neighborhood.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
June in Issaquah Means Fathers and Classic Cars by Susie Sharp, The Brownstones
Welcome to June and hopefully to sunshine, by the time Father’s Day comes around.
Classic cars come from all over the state for Fenders. It is family friendly and free to attend.
Did you know that Father’s Day is believed to have originated in Spokane, Washington on June 19th, 1910? A lady by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd was attending a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909 and wished to honor her Father in a similar way. Her father was a Civil War veteran named William Jackson Smart, a single parent who raised six children. The state of Washington was ahead of its time as honoring fathers did not become a national holiday in the United States until 1972. According to History.com, a historian claimed American men ‘scoffed at the holiday’s sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness.’ Nonetheless the proclamation was finally signed to make it a federal holiday by President Richard Nixon.
The show runs from 8 am – 3 pm. Arrive in time to admire and pick your favorites before judging begins at 12.30 pm. The awards ceremony will be held at the historic Hailstone Feedstore at 2 pm. For further information regarding the timing of the event go to http:// www.fendersonfrontstreet.com/ schedule/
June in Issaquah is synonymous with Father’s Day, classic cars and music. What better way to celebrate the fabulous fathers and men in our lives, without being sentimental or domestic? At Fenders on Front Street, of course! Whether the man in your life is curious about classic cars or a lifelong enthusiast, this is the event to attend. And it’s right on our doorstep, in Olde Town Issaquah.
Live music adds to the fun of the day, courtesy of Seattle-based Vinyl Radio! Fenders raises funds for two key Issaquah organizations: Downtown Issaquah Association and Life Enrichment Options, known as LEO. Issaquah Highlands is proud to have a LEO home and will happily get another in the near future, in Westridge. LEO provides crucial support to individuals with developmental disabilities and assists them in their life style goals https:// lifeenrichmentoptions.org/ Celebrate with the father in your life. Have fun with the family and do good at the same time. Happy Father’s Day!
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Pet Pampering This June by Amanda Keverkamp, CERT Team 9, Resident of Crofton Springs
Attention fellow pet pampering Highlanders! For all you treat-buying, food-making, toycollecting pet owners. For all you nose-smooching, baby-talking, overindulging pet lovers (it’s okay to admit it! I do it too!). June is pet preparedness month – a time when you can truly show your pet just how much a part of the family they are – by making sure you have a preparedness plan just for them! Just as you have created a plan and kit for the humans in your family, make sure you have a plan for your snuggly furball. Your pet’s kit should include the big three: food and water for at least three days, and medicine. You’ll also want: • Copies of medical records and other important documents (registration/adoption papers and vaccination documents); • Extra collar and leash; • Pet carrier; and • Sanitation supplies. Make sure you have a hard copy picture your pet – preferably one with you and your pet together. Think about microchipping and enrolling your pet in a recovery database if you haven’t already done so. When you’re putting together your emergency plan, you will want to identify neighbors who can check on your pets if you are away during an emergency, as well as shelters, pet friendly hotels, and boarding facilities (keep a list in their kit). Remember, a disaster will be just as stressful on your fuzzy family member as you and your kids. Make sure to throw in a special blanket or extra bed and a toy or two. Familiar things to help them cope with the stress. Visit ready.gov/animals for more information on plans and kits.
From Left to Right, the author’s beloved pets: Etta, Lilly and Shadow.
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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 Responsible for:
Property Management Enforcement of CCRs, Rules, Regs Architectural Review Common Area Landscape
Funded by:
Annual IHCA Assessments Neighborhood Assessments
Governing Body
Board of Directors ihcaboard @ihcommunity.org Jim Young, President Rossie Cruz, Vice President Dan Vradenburg, Treasurer Walt Bailey, Secretary Rob Knight, Director
Sarah Hoey, Executive Director sarah.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1120 Erika North, Senior Community Manager erika.n@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1121 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 Jessica Dorsey, Community Manager jessica.d@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1113 Debbie Orosco, Compliance Coordinator deborrah.o@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1134 Lyle Dickey, Landscape Manager lyle.d@ihcommunity.org Matthew Hendrikse, Maintenance Supervisor matthew.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1137 Billing Inquiries payments@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119
HIGHLANDS COUNCIL
Responsible for:
Community Events Blakely Hall Community Center Facility Rentals Community Garden Facebook E-Letter Connections Newspaper issaquahhighlands.com
Governing Body
Board of Trustees hcbot@ihcouncil.org Larry Norton, President Patrick Byers, Vice President David Ngai, Treasurer Philip Nored, Secretary Ami Desai-Mehta, Trustee
Frank Pineau General Manager FPineau@HFN.org Support: 425-427-0999 HighlandsFiberNetwork.com
Governing Body
Board of Directors Larry Norton Allen Enebo Tim Underwood Charlie Herb
Funded by:
Sponsorships/Grants & Advertising Community Enhancement Fees (1/4 of 1% on sale of home) 12¢ per sq. ft. retail/commercial | $50/door per year for apartments
Emergency: 9-1-1 Issaquah Police (non-emergency) 425-837-3200
Christy Garrard, Executive Director christy.g@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1110 Nina Milligan, Communications Manager nina.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1111 Michele McFarland, Controller michele.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1108 Vicki Grunewald, Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Coordinator vicki.g@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1109 Julie Clegg, Creative Coordinator | julie.c@ihcouncil.org Lindsey Pinkston, Administrative Assistant lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1107
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
COMMUNITY SERVICES AT BLAKELY HALL
Notary Service by Appointment • Per signature fee applies • Fax Sending & Receiving • Fax sending, local $.50 per page • Fax sending, long distance $1.00 per page • Fax receiving, $.50 per page • Limited B/W Photocopying, $.05 per page • Lost & Found
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RENTAL FACILITIES
Blakely Hall
Fire Station #73 Meeting Room
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.
Swedish Hospital Conference Center
2550 NE Park Drive 425-507-1107 | Lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org | BlakelyHall.com
HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK
Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive Monday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 | IssaquahHighlands.com
Homestreet Bank
Conference Room 909 Northeast Ellis Dr. | 425-677-2210 homestreet.com/branches/issaquah-branch
1280 NE Park Drive 425-313-3200 | eastsidefire-rescue.org/Facilities 751 NE Blakely Drive 425-313-4000 | IssaquahConferenceCenter@swedish.org
Connections: By Community, For Community Connections News is a monthly community newspaper written mostly by volunteerresident 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. 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
YWCA Family Village
Community Rooms 930 NE High St. | 425-270-6800 ywcaworks.org/locations/family-village-issaquah
CONNECTIONS Display ad pricing begins at $75/month. Discounts available for 3, 6 and 12 month contracts. Online advertising is also available. 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. Highlands Council reserves the right to accept or refuse submissions, and to edit content. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising or content that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of this paper.
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