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June is the time of year we celebrate dads and grads. Don’t forget to reach out and thank the dads, or those who play the role of dads in our lives. And, for the grads getting ready for the next chapter, congratulations! Finally, we thank all of our advertising partners who make this magazine FREE for our neighborhood to enjoy, as well as the many residents who are contributing. We work hard to screen our sponsors (with many of them coming as recommendations from you) to ensure that they can provide the types of services that you want or need. If you have a business to recommend that does exceptional work, please send us an email, as your neighbors may enjoy knowing about them too. If you own a business and would like to reach your neighbors, contact me to inquire about advertising. Until next month,

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Henry & Mei 2015 Summer Studio Art Camps What a great way to spend a week! During Henry & Mei summer camps students meet for several hours each day in the studio. Campers have a great time as they learn different drawing and painting techniques, and engage in skillful craft projects - all centered on a specific theme. Each day includes a lunch and play break at the park. On the last day of camp we hold an art reception to celebrate both the creations and the friendships we've made. Early registration discount of $45 when you register by Betsy Matias May 31. Early registration is recommended as camps fill Photo courtesy of Gina Mazzaferro up quickly. Please visit www.henryandmei.com for comPhotography plete details and online registration. Henry & Mei Art Studio is located on the Sammamish plateau. All classes are taught by Betsy Matias, certificated teacher, with a bachelor's degree in art. Clay All Day Ceramics Art Camp June 22-26 Mon. – Fri. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. [Ages 7-12] Frozen Art Camp June 30-July 2 Tues. – Thurs 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. [Ages 5-10]

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Big Daddy Does It Differently

It didn’t take very long to discover that in my house anyway, Mommy and Daddy were going to do things a little differently. I’m not saying it doesn’t drive me little crazy, either. But this month, as we celebrate the Big Daddy around your house and mine (or the person who plays that critical role) — I’m thinking about how dads seem to be wired just a bit differently than moms. My first instinct has always been to nurture and rescue my babies. It seems stitched right into the DNA of my mama’s handbook. My husband’s urge to provide, protect, and then step away was probably equally as strong. And so began a dance (and often times, clash) that continues to this day even though we’re “seasoned” parents now. (Notice I didn’t say old or tired??) I remember when we brought our first tiny, chirping cherub home, and I jumped every time he cried. Primal, I think. It didn’t bother me to stumble to the crib at 3 a.m., because those Mama Bear signals seemed to just sound off. I was compelled to respond to his cries like a firefighter running toward a burning building. But even then, my husband whispered, “Just wait one minute. See if he settles down.” I learned he didn’t like the crying any more than I did, but something equally as instinctual propelled hubby to plant the seeds of independence, even then. This delicate balance continued. My toddler would fall down and he’d say, “Just a minute, she’s OK.” When it came time for my preschooler to pull on stubborn little socks, he’d advise, “Let him struggle with it for a minute.” It wasn’t that he wouldn’t step in and help when it was really necessary, but he always took a minute to see if my kids could handle it first. When baby # 3 came along and a C-section benched my multitasking wizardry for a few days, he taught the other two to make their own cereal

while I nursed the baby. And to my shock and awe, they did it! And as teens, my husband insisted they learn to clean their rooms, contribute to household chores and earn spending money. Why, they might even get jobs and move out one day! (Bittersweet, admittedly.) And while sometimes I struggle because my husband seems tougher on them, I’m also grateful.

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Dads do things differently. Of course, some mothers or mentors take on the role of the tough one, and some fathers toggle both roles, too, or are suited better to nurturing. Heroes, in my mind! But generally speaking I think fathers tend to hold their kids to higher standards. You expect your mom’s love, and in some ways, dads make you work a little harder for their praise. Dads encourage kids to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and reach higher than they think is possible. And the best dads I see pass along wisdom that lasts forever. What was the most important lesson your father taught you? For me, it was to my 12-year-old self. I had just started babysitting, and my dad took me aside and coached me to always tell the parent I worked for my hourly rate first. To not just accept what they might give me, but to walk in prepared. And to this day I remember that. It wasn’t easy for me at first, but my dad taught me something about my value, and I retrieve that lesson again and again. I hope my own children remember the nuggets my hubby tried to pass along to them. They may have rolled their eyes too, but I’m betting they’ll hear Big Daddy’s instructions even when they leave (flee?) the nest. A moment when, as my tears well up and my heart starts banging, my husband will be coaching them to make sure the oil gets changed. Well, at least right before the waterworks get to him, too. So Happy Father’s Day, and Viva La Difference!

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Kellea describes Jeff as the “rock of our family,” but he admits seeing Sam after surgery that day was tough. “I’m typically a guy who sees the glass as three-fourths full; I just think everything’s going to be fine. But seeing his shaved head and that scar— well, I tried to be strong, but that was pretty shocking,” said Jeff. Even then, Sam broke out his usual sense of humor, which is just one of the things that’s helped him—and his family—cope. “Right after surgery, he said to me, ‘Grandma, is that you?’ laughed Kellea. Sam’s treatment included chemotherapy every Wednesday—for 14 months. It wasn’t just the side effects of nausea, vomiting, pain and fatigue that hurt—it was being benched from the sports Sam loved, lacrosse, basketball and football. But soon, the community showed Sam the real victory of team spirit.

A Community Stays STRONG4SAM & Raises Funds for Project Violet On Wednesdays, Sam’s chemo days, you’ll see a lot of students at Beaver Lake sporting black STRONG4SAM tees. What started as an effort by Mike Crisp, a board member at Sam’s youth basketball league, to dedicate Skyline’s varsity basketball game against Woodinville to Sam in January, turned into a kind of movement.

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MEET THE TAYLOR FAMILY: STRONG4SAM Starts With The “FUN-GI” By: Diane Meehl Photography Courtesy of Roser Photography

eff sets the tone as soon as we sit down in their bright, comfy kitchen. When asked, “What makes a great dad?” he doesn’t even skip a beat. “Easy,” he says, “you marry an amazing woman like Kellea who’s good at everything so I can just get lots of work done!” This happens a lot between the two Washington natives who met right out of high school—trading compliments back and forth. It’s sweet, and they had me at hello! In fact, the cheerful laughter and ribbing almost make you forget this family’s dealing with some serious stuff. But it’s when I see their youngest, Sam, a sixth grader at Beaver Lake Middle School, saunter into the room to greet his dad, my original question is answered. While we’re chatting, Sam slides next to Jeff—a decidedly down to earth CFO at Pierre Ford since 2001—and the two exchange playful fist bumps and smiles. There is an unspoken affection, never taking their eyes off each other. Just two dudes who don’t have to say anything, to say everything.

On the surface, unless you look very closely at Sam and notice a couple war wounds, the Taylors seem like lots of families in Sammamish. Their busy lives center on their three kids: Alex, a sophomore, and Annie, a freshman (both at Skyline) and Sam, and all that goes part and parcel with family life. “I’m not really into cooking, but we love entertaining out back after dinner!” laughs Kellea, a former teacher and principal and now stay home mom and serial volunteer. Well, she was before that day in December—more on that later.

Vacation, Almost All three kids are involved in sports —Alex, football and lacrosse, Annie, soccer, and basketball and Sam, basketball, lacrosse and football. “Neither Jeff nor I were really big athletes, but when they were young, we just signed them up for everything,” said Kellea. “They have so much fun, and it keeps us really busy. But I like to be busy! I like organizing, which is why I volunteered for everything.” “She’s really an ambassador to the community,” winks Jeff, doling out his signature playful praise.

For his part, Jeff also stayed busy coaching his kids’ teams including football for Skyline Youth when Alex was in seventh and eighth grade. The couple says they made their best friends through their involvement with their kids’ sports. They also love to vacation around the state to play outdoors. It was en route to one such trip to spend Christmas in December of 2014 to Sun Valley, when life as they knew it changed dramatically. Kellea had squeezed in a doctor’s appointment before taking off. He’d been coping with headaches and seeing black, especially when he turned his head. Their Christmas plans evaporated as the doctor immediately saw the fluid building up behind Sam’s eyes. “It took me a few minutes to absorb it, to realize we weren’t going anywhere,” said Kellea. Jeff described that initial emergency room visit at Swedish for an MRI as a long and agonizing wait. “The kids were in the room, so we didn’t want to panic,” said Jeff. “Once we found out we were headed to Children’s Hospital for a CAT scan and a visit with a pediatric neurologist, things started to set in.” Once doctors discovered a lesion in Sam’s brain, he was scheduled for surgery, and they received the staggering news on December 27th: Sam suffered from astrocytoma, an inoperable brain tumor.

“People wanted to do something to help,” said Kellea. “So we decided to raise awareness and funds during that game for Project Violet. It’s the organization where Sam’s renowned neurooncologist, Dr. Jim Olson, works tirelessly on cutting edge research on children’s brain cancer with a team at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Project Violet’s mission is to innovate new drugs to cure diseases considered incurable that are often given little attention from the pharmaceutical industry. Kellea described their most exciting achievement so far—tumor paint. Taken from the DNA of scorpions, these “molecular flashlights” light up cancer cells so doctors can target those, instead of the surrounding healthy cells that make certain tumors inoperable. Now, the Taylor family’s goal is to continue to raise funds for Project Violet research even as they manage Sam’s treatment. “It helps us stay positive,” says Kellea. Sam’s older brother and sister, Alex and Annie, help their brother heal in different ways. Kellea describes Alex as someone who always has trouble when things aren’t just right. “I didn’t want to see him be sick,” said Alex, whose idea it was for the entire family to give up something they love while Sam endures chemo. For him it was sweets. “It might have been hard at first, but when I look at what Sam goes through, I know it’s no big deal.” He also says the experience raised his consciousness about the kinds of hardships people endure, and that people in the community here, “really do care about people.” continued...

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Middle kid and big sister, Annie, an accomplished club and school soccer player and the one her mom describes as regimented and disciplined, revealed there are hardships for the family, too. “Sometimes my mom can’t take me to school, or her friends come to watch my game because she has to be with Sam.” Annie also spoke eloquently at the STRONG4SAM 2.0 event at a packed Spartan Stadium on April 17th, where Skyline (the team on which Alex plays) and Issaquah High School Lacrosse teams faced off, and Sam was the guest of honor. Annie shared that their community’s support had helped their family to become stronger. Sam also added, “I’ve never seen so many people at a lacrosse game!” And as Kellea puts it, Jeff is at the center of that strength. “He’s our rock; he takes care of me, so I can take care of Sam.”

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The “FUN-GI” and “ST the CP with BT” Most fathers have a different way with their kids, and Jeff is no exception. “My mom’s soft and gentle,” Sam says. But his moniker for his dad became, “The FUNGI.” “It became obvious that whenever I tried to comfort Sam, I just tended to frustrate him,” said Jeff. Sam nicknamed his dad, the “FUN-GI,” a middle school way of merging his dad’s playful sensibility with his knack for bugging him just a little. “We’ve learned what works best for us,” said Jeff. “I keep it light with Sam; Kellea takes care of his needs, and I just try to keep things normal.” That normalcy means a lot to Sam, who says he loves that his best friend, Canyon Harmer, doesn’t treat him any differently. “He calls me, ‘ST, (Sam Taylor) the CP (cancer patient) with the BT’ (brain tumor).” “If I’m in a good mood, I’m OK with people

joking with me. “I joke too and say, ‘I have a brain tumor. What’s your excuse?’”

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For now, the family is taking the long road through chemo one day at a time. The next event, STRONG4SAM 3.0, is slated for Skyline’s first football game on September 4th. How does Sam feel looking out at all those people cheering for him? “I feel like I have a whole army behind me,” he says. And I think I see the “FUN-GI” sporting a serious smile, for just a minute. Want to learn more, connect with Sam or buy a t-shirt? Projectviolet.org strong4sam.tumblr.com www.facebook.com/strong4sam

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A LITTLE ABOUT ME What do you like best about your brothers or sisters? My brothers are fun. What are your hobbies, activities or interests? Art, horseback riding, hanging with friends, animals, Australia Who do you admire most and why? My friend Maddie, because she can always make me laugh How would you describe your personality? I am fun, silly, adventurous, and nice. What kind of job would you like to have when you grow up? College teacher, because college sounds fun and exciting so I’d like to work there so I don’t miss out on anything. MY FAVORITES

Topic I like to learn about: Animals Animal: Panda Place to visit in Washington: Seattle Aquarium Thing to do with my family: Go out to dinner Movie: Home Place to Eat Out: Yumi Yogurt Sports Teams:Seattle Seahawks, BYU Cougars, Oregon Ducks Teacher: Mrs. Waterman TV Show: Odd Squad

If you could do one thing to change the world, what would it be? Get people to stop polluting. Do you know a fun, interesting kid who’d like to appear on our pages? Send your suggestion to diane.meehl@n2publishing.com.

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Prevent A “Ruff” Day On The Lake: Boating Safety Tips For Dogs By: Paul Spenser, Civilized Nature

When the sun comes out in the North West, many boat enthusiasts head onto the lakes to enjoy the pleasure of cruising with friends and families. For many, this includes bringing the dogs on board. This summer, get prepared to make sure your pup enjoys as much fun in the sun as his fellow sailors! Make certain your dog is familiar with water. Take your dog for a calm visit of at your local lake to help him know what water looks, sounds and feels like before you go boating. Give him time to investigate at his own pace. Make it fun! Familiarize your dog with the boat. Give your dog a chance to become familiar with the boat long before it starts moving. Your dog is less likely to become restless and attempt to escape if he is in a comfortable place. Create a “dog space” on the boat. Boats can be slippery and move unpredictably. Create a secure place with a non-slip pad. An ideal space will be out of the sun with a safe distance to tether the dog to a harness. Be sure your dog can see people and the surroundings in order to ease anxiety, reduce motion sickness and keep his bearings.

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High School. They pursued varied career paths. Karl worked in the luxury market for several retailers including Nordstrom, and John launched a high-end home remodeling business. They maintained a friendship that eventually led to a business partnership merging their passion and expertise in home building and development on the east side.

BUSINESS beat KRITSONIS & LINDOR: On Thinking Locally And Reaching Globally By Diane Meehl

It’s not every real estate agent who can ferry clients around on a boat to tour waterfront properties across Lake Sammamish. But according to John Kritsonis and Karl Lindor, relationships are everything, and they have one with Mastercraft boats. “We’re fortunate to have an amazing team that handles everything related to transactions and customer service, so we can do what we do best—spend time with our clients. We really get to know them, and we’re very much invested in the process,” said Karl Lindor, one half of the powerhouse Windermere team that specializes in Eastside living professionally, and personally. That genuine customer rapport is their signature, the two agree, and they have similar ideas about what makes an expert real estate agent. “It’s about helping people. We’ve been allowed this privilege to play a part in one of the most important decisions they’ll ever make,” said John. Karl picks up where he leaves off. "First, you’ve got to be a good listener. You’ve got to have integrity, ethics and patience. You can’t underestimate the strong emotions people are feeling. And since now most people have real estate information at their fingertips, you’ve got to add value. We’re both from the area, we live and work here, and our kids (three for John and four for Karl) go to school here on the Eastside. We’re very much com-

mitted to growing our community.” Both agree their intimate knowledge of the neighborhoods, the schools and the job market here makes a difference for their clients. It’s easy to say you’re the best. But Karl and John humbly submit the numbers to prove their top-producing team status at Windermere Real Estate in Bellevue, with 40 percent of the Eastside’s waterfront market share in 2014. In today's market, bidding wars are common. "Recently I represented a buyer in a waterfront property purchase, where 14 other potential buyers were involved. It helps to have an expert advocating for you. We bring strong negotiating skills. There’s an art to negotiating a selling price with another realtor, and it takes diplomacy,” said Karl. Serving their clients in this market and today’s climate takes constant adaptation, they say. “Many of our executive clients are under extreme time pressures; they want to communicate efficiently and make decisions quickly, just like they’re expected to do. So we stay current with technology, and we do what works best for them, even if we only ever talk by text,” Karl added. Local Roots, Global Reach John and Karl say long-time partnership started back in middle school. Both Washington natives, John and Karl met in seventh grade, played baseball together and graduated from Sammamish

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John came to the Windermere brokerage first, and Karl followed. They chose Windermere because they liked the privately owned status and their reputation for expert service. Logging more than 30 years of combined tenure, the two are the office’s top producers. “We complement each other,” said John, who says Karl’s relational, time management and finance skills merge well with his more technical skills in home building. As John claims, “Our experience in home building, land development and remodeling is an asset because so many of our clients want to upgrade their home to make it more attractive before putting it on the market.” “It’s seamless to the seller, because they don’t often know where to start,” said Karl. “We have a large network of resources and connections to contractors. We can also make specific recommendations as to how much money to invest without overspending in order to make a faster sale at a better price.” While John and Karl spend the lion’s share of their time showing homes to clients around Lake Sammamish and the east side, they also make efforts to respond to the burgeoning international interest in our area. In late April, John headed off to China to represent the Pacific Northwest at a luxury home show. “We’re seeing a large interest from the Asian population, many of whom are coming to the U.S. to further their education and join Washington’s technology center. We want to listen and get in tune with their needs.” July 4th Party on the Lake and Giving Back all Year Long John and Karl believe they have a responsibility to support the community they serve, and marshal their friends,

colleagues and neighbors to do the same. Each year on July 4th, their team sponsors a fireworks show on Lake Sammamish, after taking the reins from the CADD Foundation in 2011. Hundreds of boaters and thousands of spectators converge near a barge on the lake, around waterfront properties, and at Lake Sammamish State Park to join in on the fireworks and fun. Interested in catching the fireworks—Vasa Park and Lake Sammamish State Park will be open to the public after 9:00p.m. for viewing by the shore. Fireworks will start at 10:15p.m. This year, they plan to donate funds raised during that event, likely some $10,000, to the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. And all year long they support the Issaquah & Bellevue Schools Foundation, Camp SAMBICA and other local organizations including Evergreen Health Foundation. “Excellent school systems are a huge draw for potential homeowners. We’ve had exceptional experiences with our own children’s educations, and we want to give back.”

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Use Water Wisely This Summer By Janet Sailor, Sammamish Water And Sewer District

ou may have observed that the weather this past winter was warmer and drier than normal. How will this affect our water supplies this summer? The Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District has adequate groundwater supplies for the upcoming peak summer season. In addition, Seattle Public Utilities has indicated that there should be sufficient water supplies from the regional system to get us through the hot, dry days ahead. The supply outlook could change rapidly, so it’s a good idea to use water efficiently now so we have enough to get through the summer. Did you know that over 30 percent or more of your water use in the summer months is used watering lawns and gardens? We see a huge increase in our water demand between May and September, due to outdoor watering. Here are some of the things you can do to use water wisely this summer: Inspect all hoses and attachments for leaks and repair as needed. Make sure all connections fit tightly prior to use. Improve your soil. Add compost to your shrub beds to hold water and prevent evaporation.

Plant native and drought tolerant plants that do not require much water. Remember that most new plants will require a minimum of one year of regular watering until established. Install soaker hoses or drip irrigation on your shrub beds. They can save 50 percent or more compared to sprinklers! Reduce the size of your lawn. Mow high (2 inches or more) and leave the clippings to add free natural fertilizer to your lawn! If you choose to let your lawn go brown, water it at least once a month to help it out. Aerate and over-seed your lawn in the spring or fall to improve root development and water penetration. Finish off by top-dressing with ¼ to ½ inches of compost and use a leaf rake to work it in. Water lawns deeply, but less often. One inch a week during the summer should be adequate. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation. Avoid watering during the heat of the day, when half of your water just floats off into the atmosphere!

Arrange your sprinklers so they cover the landscape area, not pavement. Water every day? No way! Grass roots like to dry out between watering days. Daily watering is rarely necessary and encourages shallow rooting. Install a rain sensor on our automatic irrigation system to shut it off during rain events. Test your automatic irrigation system monthly to identify and repair leaks. Keep your lawn off drugs! Skip the “weed and feed” products. They can increase the health risks for you, your children and pets. When you water your lawn, most of the chemicals run off and contaminate local streams, rivers and lakes. Our blue sky days are on their way! Thank you for your efforts to use water wisely this summer. Janet Sailer has served as the Planning and

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“Lacrossing” The Gap From High School To College By: Malia Nakamura

This month we feature seniors who are stepping into the new world of college athletics. We want to congratulate them on their high school success and wish them the best in college. We are also introducing our student writers who put the Athlete of the Month stories together. While technically not a sanctioned sport at Skyline High School, Skyline Lacrosse Club is a dynamic part of the high school’s sports scene at Spartan Stadium. Just ask Skyline Senior Charlie Kurtenbach. Captain of the Varsity Skyline Lacrosse Team and decorated club athlete, Charlie is on the fast track to athletic success. As his time in high school draws to a close, Charlie looks toward performing at a higher level in collegiate lacrosse—no small feat for any lacrosse player. The road to college lacrosse is one paved with endless passion, teamwork, and tenacity. We sat down with Charlie when the season was in full swing to talk about his experience, and his future in the sport he loves.

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What got you involved with lacrosse?

I’ve been playing since I was four. I played both hockey and lacrosse up until freshman year of high school, but then I discovered I was better at lacrosse. I quit hockey to focus on lacrosse full time, and I’ve been playing ever since. Who has been the most influential to you?

My dad, Adam, taught me almost everything I know about lacrosse. I basically grew up with the sport, because he played it too. What is the hardest part about lacrosse?

The physicality is really tough; sometimes you can get the crap continued...

beaten out of you when things get rough. I’ve seen some guys get their bones broken. There’s also a lot of skill involved. What have you learned from participating in this sport?

Since lacrosse is a 100 percent team sport, I’ve learned a lot about team chemistry. Being a team captain this year’s been tough at times, because you have to be assertive all the time in order for some of the guys to listen to you. During pre-season when the coaches aren’t available, the captains run the practices, which was a good experience.

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Jodi Ulkekul: In It For The Love Of The Game By Morgan Karbowski

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What is one thing that people don’t know about lacrosse?

It’s a pretty exciting game to watch, and people don’t give it a chance as a spectator sport. What are your plans after graduation?

I just signed to Saint Leo University, which is a Division II school in Tampa, Florida. Lacrosse is the biggest sport there, and it’s a beautiful school with a nice facility. I like DECA, so I’m probably going to study business there. I’m not really sure yet, but that’s what college is for. What do you do to prepare for a game?

It’s kind of weird, but I always eat a bag of Sour Patch watermelons before a game. Once, I was eating a bag and my mom asked me how many goals I was going to score, and I said six. I actually ended up scoring six goals, so it’s been a thing ever since. Who has helped you succeed?

My parents have always been really supportive to me. I couldn’t be where I am now without them. I’ve also been playing with the same group of guys for years, so they’ve helped push me to be a better player. We wish Charlie good luck next year!

Malia Nakamura is a high school junior with a passion for photography, swimming, DECA, and Swedish fish. Athletics have played a huge role in her life, and remaining active is important to her. Malia hopes to pursue writing in college.

Since the day she could walk, Eastlake High School senior, Jodi Ulkekul, has been kicking around a soccer ball. Today she is signed to play Women’s Soccer for Gonzaga University, come fall, 2015. “Knowing that soccer will always be in my life in some form is extremely comforting, because it always lights a part in me that is otherwise dark. I love being able to have an outlet where I can focus on something completely different from school or my social life,” said Jodi. She’s played for Eastlake during every fall sports season, but Jodi’s dedication doesn’t stop when the schedule ends. In what some might call the off season, she continues to play for the U18 Crossfire Elite Clubs National League Team with whom she has travelled with to Oregon, California, Idaho, Texas, and Arizona for various conference games and tournaments. “Travelling with the team is always a blast because you get to know your teammates on another level and spend more time with them than you usually do,” said Jodi of some of her favorite memories. While Jodi’s love and respect for the game is undeniable, the love and respect she has for her teammates is unparalleled. “I idolize my teammates because they are always working as hard as possible which causes me to do so as well. They will always have my back, and I will always have theirs,” she said. She’s a proud member of the All-League KingCo first team, an elite group of girls selected by the coaches of all high school teams. Selection is based on those who show the most positive attitude and love for the game. Voted “Most Inspirational” for the last three years in a row, and “Overall MVP” for the most recent two, Jodi’s energy is contagious. “My favorite moment is during a game, dribbling around the opponent and starting a play that eventually leads to a goal and then celebrating with the team. The adrenaline mixed with the pure joy doesn’t amount to any other feeling,” she said. Soccer has not only given Jodi a unique devotion, but has also taught her many life lessons as well. “Several lessons were not easy, but some include: how to lead with encouragement and not criticism, and also, perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of accepting and learning from your faults,” she said. The most important lesson, though, happened at the very beginning of her career, and she wanted to share it with those just who are beginning to discover their passions. “Do not settle. Only accept your absolute best and don’t let anything or anyone get in your way. Use the pain and disappointment of rejection to keep pushing you forward. There is something special in you that no one else has. Use it.” We wish Jodi the best next year! Morgan Karbowski is a senior at Eastlake High School, Editor-in-Chief of their school newspaper, the Eastlake Edge, and a future Oregon Duck.

Kollin Won’t Stop Ballin’: Eastside Catholic Senior Kollin Malsam Has Hit A Homerun Toward College By: Claire Wright

At the young age of five, Kollin Malsam picked up his first baseball and hasn’t put one down since. Thirteen years later he is a team captain for the Eastside Catholic varsity baseball team and committed to continuing to use his talents by playing Division I baseball at Washington State University. Kollin’s drive to succeed in baseball has allowed him to travel and play against athletes from all over the country, going as far as Florida to play in games. His involvement in baseball has not only impacted his athletics, but has also fostered incredible relationships. “My favorite thing about baseball is when you can pull together as a team and find ways to win. When your best friends are your teammates it's pretty fun to play with one another!” With the support of his family and friends he is able to be the best shortstop he can be. Taking extra time to workout at Maximum Sports allows him to excel on the field, particularly with his trainer, Daniel John, who Kollin says, “has been a great help to me.” When Kollin practices outside of the scheduled team practices, he doesn’t have to go far. He practices baseball right at home. “I'm very fortunate to have a batting cage at home and be able to use it to practice at any time.” Kollin gives the credit of his success to his dad. He says, “Without him I wouldn't be playing baseball today. He has taught me so much about the game and supported me through everything I have gone through.” With that support, his natural ability to play and his love for the game, Kollin is already going places. Q&A with Kollin Malsam: What have you learned from participating in baseball?

Baseball has taught me so much about overcoming adversity. I

have learned that when times are hard you have to push through the struggles and everything will turn out all right. Who do you idolize in this sport?

Someone who has really stood out to me is Jay "the Bone" Buhner (formerly of the Seattle Mariners); I've always loved to watch highlights of him because he played the game the right way and is an awesome guy. How do you like being on a team?

I love it; I've never been so close with a group of guys as I have been this season with the Eastside Catholic team. These guys are all my brothers, I know they'd do anything for me and I'd do anything for them. Have you met anyone famous that plays baseball?

I got an amazing opportunity to work out with Omar Vizquel, one of the best shortstops to ever play in the MLB. He was able to teach me so many things and help me in so many ways. What is your single most favorite moment out of all your years playing baseball?

By far my most favorite memory was during my sophomore year; we were playing our rival O’Dea in our league semifinals. We were down by two runs going into the last inning, and our team pulled together to go up by three runs to win the game. I've never been so fired up during a game and excited about the team win. Give me one tip for someone looking to get into the sport.

To anyone that is going into baseball, you must have confidence to know that you are going to get the job done and be able to push yourself to the limit in order to get better. Claire Wright is a National Honor Society Student at Eastside Catholic High School. She enjoys public speaking and writing and plans to become a broadcast journalist.

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Soccer Safety Tips From The Team At Pine Lake Physical Therapy

By Dr. Ron Enyeart

As parents who have raised three children on the Plateau and the owners of Pine Lake Physical Therapy we can speak with confidence when it comes to your child and their sports career. Children that grow up in the greater Issaquah/Sammamish area are given endless opportunities. Whether it is a passion for learning, sports participation, enjoyment of the outdoors or a joy for the arts, the chance to be a participant is theirs for the taking. When our daughter was barely old enough to walk her soccer career began. She participated with groups that began to teach her the art of staying on her feet and occasionally kicking a ball as well. The years passed and gave her a multitude of team experiences. Whether it was a Parks and Rec team, Club Soccer or eventually representing her high school she found a place that was her own on every team with whom she participated. Along with sports participation, especially at a year round commitment level, there comes the probability of an injury. This came in the form of torn ankle ligaments, pulled hamstrings and a broken nose for our daughter. The medical staff in our area gave her the emergency care she needed. Proper Physical Therapy is what is needed to get back in the game. Pine Lake Physical Therapy is unique in service experience as we are the only clinic with over 17 years of experience treating patients in Sammamish. As the Soccer Specialists we are ready to address any sports injury that may come your way. The

knowledge of how to not only rehab you or your child, but to prevent the injury from reoccurring is infinitely valuable in our competitive environment. A big part of the rehabilitation process with the Soccer athlete is not just recovering full function of the injured area, but recovering full confidence in that recovery and protecting the other body parts that could be at risk upon return to sport. The ACL has become a very common injury in the youth Soccer world, especially among the female athlete (3-1 females to males is the ACL injury rate). With this information we have designed our rehabilitation to fit the special needs that the female Soccer player needs to help prevent this injury. Rehabilitation at Pine Lake PT includes training the athlete to use their muscle groups in a way that unloads this structure. Other common injuries not unique to soccer but most common to this sport include: ankle, knee, hip and back sprains, hip flexor, calf, quad and hamstring strain, growth plate injuries at the pelvis, and internal joint injuries also must be picked up or ruled out to make recovery quick and safe for the injured Soccer athlete. Our Specialist training will insure you or your child is in the best of hands. Whether it is improving your game or helping you to return to it, Pine Lake Physical Therapy is here to help you.

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CHINOISE SUSHI BAR AND ASIAN GRILL By Jenny Hart Danowski

e recently joined several of our residents and sponsors for a meal at Chinoise Sushi Bar & Asian Grill, which opened in November of 2013. The group was able to sample a variety of amazing dishes from all across Asia, spanning Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Japan. Our host was Restaurateur/ Chef Thoa Nguyen who recently faced off against Bobby Flay in his Food Network show, Beat Bobby Flay. Thoa, a U.S. citizen, was born in Saigon and raised in Cho Lon, the city’s Chinatown district. In April of 1975, at the age of 11, she immigrated here with her family, settling in Denver, Colorado. A college graduate who majored in fine arts and accounting, Thoa has a creative eye for beautiful restaurants with great food. She started working in the restaurant business in 1987. In 1991, she relocated to Seattle and immediately joined the locally-owned Uwajimaya, an Asian supermarket. In her 28 years of experience, she has worked in all phases of the Asian restaurant/food business. In 1996, Thoa opened the first Chinoise Café on Queen Anne Hill, operating under the parent company of Nguyen & O‘Young, Inc. By 2000, Chinoise had grown to three locations. In 2003, she opened The Islander on the southern border of Pike Place Market and, in 2009, Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant and the award-winning Thoa‘s Restaurant & Lounge. Today, she currently owns and operates Chinoise in Issaquah Highlands and Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant in Seattle‘s Columbia City. She chooses the menu items herself, all of which feature fresh and healthy ingredients. The Chinoise brand has been operating successfully for 19 years and, with the suc-

cess of her restaurants, she hopes to expand on the Eastside. “I have been a chef for over 20 years,” she says. “Starting from when I was young, whenever I saw a dish I liked, I had a flair for recreating the flavors to replicate the dish. I was inspired to be a chef because I wanted to share my love of cooking.” As a child, she was also in awe of all of the different cultures in America, and now takes pride in creating dishes that satisfy the various taste palates through the combination of sweet, sour, and salty. Chinoise specialize in fresh sushi delicacies, seafood, and vegetables cooked in an open kitchen. All menu items are cooked to order, using only the highest quality ingredients. “I want to inspire a sense of family and community, where everyone has a good time and enjoys their favorite dishes,” says Thoa. The best part of her job? “Visiting with old friends and longtime customers. I enjoy catching up with them and seeing what they’re up to!” We certainly felt welcome and had a fantastic time, as is evident by the comments from our guests. Chinoise Café is a great place for a relaxed dinner with a great selection of wonderful food. Comments from our guests included, “the sushi was very fresh and delicious”, “I love their Cashew Chicken”, “the spring roll appetizers were incredible and artfully presented” and “their wonderful staff made the evening fantastic.” Thanks again to Chinoise Café for a fantastic evening! Chinoise Café, 936 NE Park Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029, (425) 394-4177. www.chinoisecafe.com.

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Manage Your Landscaper For Great Results, Part One By: Ilse Birch

Most people hire at least some of the garden work out to firms that specialize in yard maintenance. In this two-part article I will describe the things to watch out for when hiring landscapers and their helpers. First, not all those who do the actual work of landscaping are professionally trained. Unwittingly, they may not always be up to date on best practices for your particular garden. Knowledge is power, so in this article I will outline items to be aware of when considering a landscaping firm. First, when searching for firms to help maintain your yard, try to discover whether there is someone on staff that has a horticultural degree or specialist knowledge. This is not so important if all you need is your lawn mowed, but if they are going to do more for you it is good to know there is someone on staff to talk to. And it would not be a bad idea to ask if their guys ever get down on their knees and do any hand weeding—many of the evils in the garden relate to trying to avoid this essential activity. It just isn’t possible to do a good, safe job using only power tools. There are many issues that can arise with landscapers but these are the most common among them. I have divided them into two parts, and the second part will come in next month’s issue. The subject is too important to really cover well in only one article. Common Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid Careless use of weed killers. These can kill and injure other plants because herbicides drift. Lots of people lose prized plants because someone tried to avoid a little weeding by hand. All it takes is a drop or two carried on a breeze, and some plants like dahlias are particularly susceptible to herbicides. And these chemicals are hardly good for you, either. Improper pruning. This is a huge category! There are right and wrong ways to prune plants and they depend largely on what is being pruned. It takes years of practice and study to get good at pruning, and you can be sure that someone with little training and probably no interest is going to do a terrible job. Bad pruning may damage your yard in ways that can perhaps never be put right. Don’t allow any person to use a shears, or worse, a saw on your plants without knowing that they can do it correctly.

A brief synopsis of the various crimes of pruning: Cutting trees to stub. In the worst cases, your tree can even develop cavities in the trunk that can eventually make the tree dangerous. This may be good for the birds and the raccoons, but it looks terrible. Cut the wrong tree to stubs and it will simply die. Ditto for topping trees. Failing to remove badly damaged limbs. These include those that arise from below the graft on flowering cherries, crabapples, and other common grafted plants that can eventually result in the death of the original plant. This is because the under stock is usually a lot more vigorous (and way less attractive!) and if it gets going it will reject the grafted top. And with variegated plants—it is very important to remove the green reversions. If this is not done, the plant will eventually lose it’s desirable variegated foliage and turn entirely green. Both of these essential tasks are best done early—a stitch in time saves nine! Shearing everything can be a crime of lack of knowledge, and a desire for too much control in the landscape. There actually aren’t that many plants that are good candidates for shearing. Most plants that shear well have small leaves, uniform growing habit, and can sprout new growth from bare wood (this eliminates most conifers except for yew). Proper pruning of plants is done to give them their best shape and that is usually something other than a ball or cube. Shearing, if it is done, should be done so that the bottom of the sheared shrub is slightly wider than the top. This is so that the shrub gets sunshine to all parts and the bottom doesn’t die out. This is a very common offense because it doesn’t look right to the novice that there is a bevel to the sides of square bushes. In the next part of this article, I will go into detail about some of the other common offenses that can afflict managed landscapes. The educated consumer is the one who gets the best work and whose yard looks the fantastic!

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“STRESS TEST?” Better job growth should be good news for stocks. Instead, the reaction to February’s strong employment report was a spike in long-term interest rates and a drop in stock prices. An improving job market could make the Federal Reserve (Fed) less patient, but we believe slow wage growth and low inflation is likely to keep the Fed from rushing to hike short-term rates. Historically, stocks have increased both before and after the Fed started raising interest rates. But stock market volatility has usually increased too, making pullbacks more frequent.* Do you find daily market moves stressful, especially when prices move sharply? One strategy that can help you stay calm is to review your portfolio now to check if it's still aligned with your long-term financial goals, risk tolerance and current situation. We typically call this a portfolio review, but you may want to think of it as a "stress test" for your investments. And, of course, a good time for a portfolio review is when markets are relatively calm, not when they're rocky.

When Will Interest Rates Rise?

Despite many signs of an accelerating recovery, interest rates remain extraordinarily low. The Fed is patiently waiting for better wage growth and potentially higher inflation before raising short-term interest rates. Although no one knows when that will happen, we believe improving conditions make an increase very likely in the second half of 2015. Make sure your investments are positioned for rising interest rates.

Reducing Your Stress

Rising stocks are a great tonic for investors. And when markets are calm, it's easy to be disappointed that your portfolio isn't growing faster. Remember, though, that times change and diversified portfolios – by design – typically include investments that lag behind. While laggards may increase your stress today, they have the potential to help reduce it when conditions change. If you haven't reviewed your portfolio's mix of stocks, bonds, international investments and cash recently, you may need to return to the mix that's appropriate for you – also called rebalancing. And part of rebalancing may include adding lagging investments to your mix. A "stress test" and rebalancing can potentially reduce your portfolio's volatility – and your stress – in the future.

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Despite the pullback in response to the employment report, the stock market is near record highs, supported by better economic growth and rising corporate earnings. In addition, Apple will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The economy has been passing regular stress tests, as the pace of growth picked up in the second half of last year to an average rate of 3.6%. That's well above its 2.2% average in the previous five years. Despite persistent worries about lagging job growth, hiring has picked up, too. Falling unemployment rate – The unemployment rate in February dropped from 5.7% to 5.5%, its lowest rate since mid-2008. Better-than-expected February job growth – The economy added 295,000 jobs last month, well above the expected gain of 235,000, according to Bloomberg. Improving job trends – Over the past three months, the economy has added an average of 288,000 jobs per month, up from an average of 266,000 over the past year. The nation's 31 largest banks recently passed the Fed's annual stress test, designed to indicate whether they could handle an adverse shock to the economy. And bank lending has increased over the past few months, suggesting that businesses are becoming more confident. Corporate earnings were up 6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2014, despite obstacles from the stronger dollar, lower oil prices, and slower economic growth in the rest of the world. We think earnings will continue to grow at a modest pace, supporting higher stock prices over time.

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CHRYSLER 300S ANSWER TO FAMILIES ON THE FLY The original 1955 Chrysler 300 introduced performance to the sedan segment; the same holds true 60 years later. America’s big and bold sedan features a segment-exclusive 8-speed automatic transmission with rotary shifter. You’ll get 292 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque from the 3.6 liter Pentastar V-6, still with 31 mpg fuel economy. The 300S model increases the standard V-6 engine’s output to 300 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque. If you’re looking for 363 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque, you’ll appreciate the availability of the 5.7 liter HEMI V-8. Choose from the 300 Limited, 300C and 300C Platinum or the 300 S model. Also check out the 300’s AWD options with best-in-class highway fuel economy (27 mpg). Other standouts

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CAMRY’S 2015 REFRESH WILL RETAIN ITS PLACE AT THE TOP OF AFFORDABLE MID-SIZERS Among vehicles receiving a complete refresh for 2015 is the Toyota Camry. Outside is a wider, more aggressive grille, angular headlights, LED fog lamps and headlights. With wider track to improve stability, reconfigured steering and brake tuning, it’s prepped to retain its position as a top seller in the affordable sedan segment. Interior enhancements include a 4.2” LCD screen … and how about Camry’s wireless charging stations for mobile devices! Choose from the SE, XLE or new XSE (sports) trim levels. Only the tried and true engines stay the same—choose the 178 hp 2.5 liter four-cylinder, the 3.5 liter V-6, or hybrid with single electric motor mated to the standard engine. The new Toyota Camry ups its game with all the latest in safety equipment, too.

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List Price $1,700,000

Sale Price $1,650,000

Beds 3

Baths 2.25

SqFt 2,793

27914 SE 24th Way

Sammamish

$1,780,000

$1,650,000

5,561

20312 NE 16th St.

Sammamish

$1,459,950

$1,500,000

4.75

5,502

25026 NE 18th St.

Sammamish

$1,480,000

$1,450,000

3.5

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Sammamish

$1,499,000

$1,250,000

3.75

6,985

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Sammamish

$1,199,990

$1,178,000

4,494

3295 226th Ave SE

Sammamish

$1,173,990

$1,174,990

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20802 SE 20th St

Sammamish

$1,300,000

$1,150,000

3.75

4,400

3775 201st Ct. SE

Sammamish

$966,950

$1,050,827

3.25

4,052

21985 SE 31st Ct SE

Sammamish

$814,900

$977,032

3.5

3,060

3734 SE 37th St.

Sammamish

$849,683

$921,084

2.75

2,937

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Sammamish

$888,950

$920,682

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3,830

601 SE 5th St

Sammamish

$949,000

$910,000

3,894

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Sammamish

$950,000

$900,000

3.75

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832 SE 37th St.

Sammamish

$841,950

$869,314

3.5

3,511

20158 SE 22nd Place

Sammamish

$859,950

$858,450

2.75

3,555

20896 271st Ave SE

Sammamish

$850,000

$855,000

3.5

3,461

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These rings aren’t available at Plateau Jewelers. That’s because they were custom made for Soni using diamonds from a bracelet, earrings, and two rings. For 18 years we’ve specialized in custom-designed and beautifully crafted jewelry. But don’t take our word for it. Stop by – we are just north of the Pine Lake QFC. And see how we can make your next occasion spectacular.

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