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Calling all Happy See Cowboys Father’s Pages and Day! 6-7 Cowgirls! Issaquah Highlands Saturday, June 29th, 9am – 2pm Graduates Blakely Hall & Village Green Park Congratulations to our graduating neighbors!

Presented by: In some cases, post graduation plans listed are Highlands Council not the latest news on these students. Press time and Silver Spur Sponsors: preceded the deadline for college commitments. Highlands Dentistry, Regency When you see these graduates around the Centers, Safeway, Swedish community, give them some recognition for their Hospital, and Port Blakely hard work. Communities Issaquah High School Graduates Ride ‘Em Cowboy Festival Fun! Brave a bucking bull, rope a calf, ride a pony, and more, at this year’s Wild West Highlands Day Festival!

Explore, roll, climb and jump inside giant western-themed inflatables or relax and people watch from aboard a horse-drawn wagon circling Village Green Park.

Settle in front of the stage for live entertainment including local bluegrass music and old fashioned field day competitions! Challenge your neighbors or co-workers to a duel! From competitive sack races to pie-eating contests there will be something for all ages to enjoy!

Mosey on over to Dorothy Bonneau’s farm animal art exhibit inside Blakely Hall courtesy of artEAST. Cody Collister IH Neighborhood: Summit Park Enjoy fine vittles provided by Agave, Post Graduation Plans: Washington State Zeek’s Pizza, Sip, and Ben & Jerry’s University in the fall. ice cream. Wet your whistle at the Beer Garden Saloon on the Zeeks Pizza patio. see Highlands Day on page 8 10 Schools Spotlight 12 Ask Kari 12 Arts & Entertainment 13 Wit and Tidbits 14 Grand Ridge Plaza 15 HFN News 17 Volunteer of the Month 17 Art at Blakely Hall 18 IHCA Elections

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While still delighting in the Mother’s Day issue, we at Connections news rolled straight into one for Fathers. Less structured into groups than the mothers, we simply reached out to the fathers we knew and found several willing to share their stories with you. I hope you enjoy reading about their joys and challenges.

We also celebrate graduation in this issue of Connections. Though we tried, I am sure we did not find all those deserving of our congratulations, but please browse the listing of graduates inside. It tells a story of a smart and ambitious community. Way to go, graduates!

And there is so much more in this issue: news from the IHCA including the reopening of improved Bark Park and election of Directors for the Board; news from Grand Ridge Plaza and from the City of Issaquah; a tribute to the Volunteer of the Month, Ben Rush; and a preview of the Wild West Family Fun Highlands Day, coming June 29 to Village Green.

Get acquainted with our new columnists, Marty and Molly Fisher, who will bring to us intel about area arts and entertainment, sure to be entertaining in and of itself. Don’t miss Wit and Tidbits, about what Father’s really want. Enjoy Ask Kari, Fitness Corner and What’s Happening. What is happening? Well, Highlands Day on June 29! See you there!

Yours Truly, Nina Milligan, Resident Crofton Springs Editor of Connections - Highlands Council Communications Manager

Highlands Council is the publisher of Connections, manager of community-wide events such as Highlands Day, owner and manager of Blakely Hall, liaison with the greater community. 4 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections

Graduates from page 1 (Issaquah High School Graduates)

Samantha Garrard Zoey Kapusinski Sarah Elizabeth Odom Rachel Robinson IH Neighborhood: Dahlia Park IH Neighborhood: Rock Fountain Neighborhood: Central Park IH Neighborhood: Summit Parks Post Graduation Plans : Seattle University Neighborhood, Ashland Park Post Graduation Plans: Berry College in Post Graduation Plans: California in the fall, majoring in Public Affairs and Post Graduation Plans: Reed, Whitman, or Rome, Georgia in the fall. Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), playing tennis for the women’s team on U of Puget Sound in the fall, majoring in San Luis Obispo in the fall, majoring in scholarship. biology or environmental sciences. Possibly architecture! attend graduate school; then a job in the sciences as a researcher.

Pranav Mellacheruvu IH Neighborhood: Near Zeeks and Central Park Post Graduation Plans: University of Washington- Honors, Haverford College, or UC Berkeley in the fall to major in Jude Tunyi Zoe Lipetz Biochemistry and then to medical school to IH Neighborhood: “Down from Zeeks” IH Neighborhood: Central Park specialize in internal medicine. From there, Post Graduation Plans: University of Sabella Yinges Post Graduation Plans: University of Hawaii I plan to complete my residency in either Washington in the fall, majoring in IH Neighborhood: Issaquah Highlands starting with basic studies, then perhaps cardiology or neurology and work as a biochemistry with a minor in chemistry Post Graduation Plans: Hartwick College psychology. physician. Long, but potentially gratifying on the pre-med track, followed by medical in New York or Barry University in Miami road ahead! school to become either an orthopedic Shores, FL. International Community Mercer Island HS Graduate surgeon or a sports medicine doctor/team School Graduate doctor for a professional sports team. Seattle University Graduate Seattle University Graduate

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Beyond the extra body hair and a deeper voice, what makes dads different than moms? Dads can fill some of the same needs that moms do as providers, helpers and even nurturers—but they parent differently, especially when it comes to play and taking chances. In a single day, a father’s role can include guide, leader, protector, tickle- monster, friend, teammate, encourager, teacher, disciplinarian, role model, and, yes, even partner-in-crime.

Our children need this odd, often contradictory mix of authority and silliness, and that’s why we started the Grizzly Guys, a program at Grand Ridge Elementary designed to bring more dads and men into the students’ lives at the school. We help out in the classroom, on the playground, at the Move-a-Thon, Build-It Night . . . really anywhere we’re needed.

But what we do really doesn’t matter. It’s how we do it. It’s about being present and actively involved in their lives—right there at school. Sure, we shoot hoops, play chase, and generally make fools of ourselves, but we’re also there to comfort a child that’s just having a bad day.

We call this being a “deliberate dad,” and the only price we pay is our attention. For our efforts, we’re paid in a currency that’s priceless: smiles. Doren and Vivian Spinner at Grizzly Guys “Build It Night” last Fall.

As we approach Father’s Day, we are making a call to all Issaquah Highlands dads: Take Tim Ryan and Patrick Byers are the Co-Chairs of Grizzly Guys at Grand Ridge Elementary the opportunity to be an active player in your children’s lives. Your investment in raising and are both longtime Issaquah Highlands residents. Tim is a Parent Educator at Bellevue your children will pay off as they grow to be young men and women who will impact our College and Patrick is the founder of Outsource Marketing, located here in the Highlands. community—and our society—in countless ways. Learn more about Grizzly Guys at www.grizzlyguys.org. Fatherhood: The Balancing Act by Jaison Yacabucci, Resident of Dahlia Park I am the father of two boys, ages eight and five. Our family wife, enjoying doing everything and sometimes doing nothing relocated to Issaquah from Sacramento 1 ½ years ago. While at all. Being together is what it is about. Like many families at first we had our reservations about leaving always-sunny though, the time is not immune to the demands of the outside California behind, we have settled nicely into our new lives world and I share it with the likes of homework, dinner, bath here in Washington and we now can say that we’re fortunate time, weekend chores and responsibilities. It is not a perfect to have such an amazing place to call home!! I’ve been in world in that sense, but it is a great one and I am aware that I the Accounting field for the past 17 years and am currently a am fortunate beyond words. Controller with Enterprise Holdings. Although my career is a priority to which I’ve dedicated an enormous amount of time So many times throughout the week I find myself worrying and energy, the most important and satisfying aspect of my life that I’m missing too many of the memories that many of today, at age 40, is my family. us romanticize in our heads and recollections of our own childhood. I can’t believe that I’m alone in the idea that time Like all working, caring fathers, each day I’m faced with a has a way of making every childhood memory a Norman balancing act involving two very distinct and fulfilling parts of Rockwell memory. I know it’s not the case, but still I worry life…a rewarding career and even more rewarding time spent that my absence will be their memory rather than my presence. with my boys. Although I’m blessed to have an enormously I lost my own father when I was eight, so this concern is very supportive wife who does a phenomenal job each day of taking real for me. I’ve learned though that if you are aware and NOT to stay late when doing so might have made tomorrow’s care of our boys and our home, I don’t have the ability to work recognize the need to simply be present and involved, you work day easier. from home or as much flexibility with my hours as I would can find a balance. You can have a career that you love and a like. Often I find that my work makes it such that I have to family with whom you can spend quality time. My secret is The best advice I can give is to make the most of your career miss practices, karate lessons, school functions and other fun really no secret at all…you just need to make the best of the and be willing to sacrifice when you need to…but don’t lose and memorable events. On a positive note though, I rarely moments that you ARE together. Not only do you have to sight of what is most important. You can’t get time back. I have to travel for work or take overnight trips, so it’s important make the best of those times together, you also have to learn would certainly give up a few paychecks to get a day or two to me that at the end of the workday, and especially the when to say “when” at work. Yes I miss some practices and back with my own dad. It’s something I don’t want my boys weekends, I get to spend a good amount of quality time with some dinners together as a family, but over the years I have saying when they’ve grown. my family. I spend that time being there with my boys, and my also missed work functions, work dinners or simply chose PEPS is for Dads, Too! by Randall Pinkston, Resident of Wisteria Park When asked to share a story about how PEPS (Program for Early Parent a “normal” life. And we don’t just meet and talk about kids, either. Support) has come to my rescue, I tried to think of the perfect example. We’ve had parent’s nights out where we can relax and talk about The thing with PEPS though, and this is what I love about PEPS, is that something (anything!) other than kid stuff. The value in those nights is the support is wide-ranging and constant. When we were pulling our immeasurable. hair out at four weeks trying to get through colic and a lack of sleep, our PEPS group was there with tips, suggestions, and sympathy. When we Clearly, I love PEPS. I’m not sure how we would have made it through could not get our baby to eat anything other than peas, our PEPS group the first six months without our wonderful PEPS group and incredible was there with other eating ideas and good ways to get our little guy to PEPS leader. And when I hear about people struggling through those be happy eating a variety of foods. tough early weeks (or months) of a newborn baby, I tell them all the same thing: Join PEPS! That’s the thing about PEPS. We know the friends we made will be there through thick and thin. Our friends from when my son was a baby are still our friends five years later, and we still talk about getting ready for Kindergarten, having more kids, and the struggle to have Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 7 FATHERS DAY SPECIAL One Stay-at-Home-Dad’s Perspective by David Baty, Resident Village Green What if you had the chance to spend more time to pursue As a stay at home-dad, I see how much of growing up is about pushing some of your big ideas and spend more time with your kid? against your limits. I frequently find myself in the position of asking That is what I do as a stay-at-home dad for my 9-year old more of my son than was asked of me when I was his age. In this son, Spencer. regard my parental help seems ineffective. That makes me a bigot, operating at my level of incompetence à la the Peter Principle. Oddly Of course, this requires a gainfully employed, supportive, enough, this is where I do some of my best parenting. It’s where and trusting spouse. My wife is a great mom and in some deeper mysteries are solved. It goes beyond just setting expectations ways I had to qualify for the job. She says I’m the most and accountability. It’s the place where parental hopes and aspirations engaged dad she knows, so I guess I passed. I think that still teeter. And, it’s the place where I often find myself standing on the puts me a few levels below so many of the deeply involved, edge of the cliff of my upbringing, my cultural, or my shared genetic highly skilled moms makeup. This is where my son is not just a passenger of my parenting bus, but a one-of-a-kind mirror reflecting back through me. I don’t think I’m necessarily more impactful than some of the great “go-to-work” dads either. But I do get more time Buy helping my son push against the harder limits, I have learned play to play catch, chess, help with homework, share stories, about myself in unexpected, non-trivial ways. It may well be the very and cultivate geekiness through joint projects like custom place where humanity evolves. But that’s just one stay-at-home dad’s bicycles, computers, and I’m being pushed hard for a go-kart perspective. Your results may vary. project. Through Ups and Downs, My Sons, Forever by Alvin Hao, Resident of Crofton Springs Son is Light of Father’s Life We never thought we would be so lucky to have our 2nd child by Sondi Lind, YWCA so soon. His big brother was only 14-months old when he was born. A few years ago, Issaquah resident and single father Ron Sordahl’s life It has been quite a lot of work for the past three months. On turned upside down. The company one hand, we have a new born who needs to eat at least twice where he was working went every night, on the other hand we have a young toddler who bankrupt leaving Ron scrambling has infinite energy in the day, and wakes up from time to time to find new employment in what in the night. Getting sleep, or even a nap, has become a luxury was at the time an unfavorable for me. employment market. Not only did Ron lose his job, he was But I still enjoy it so much. in the middle of a divorce and experiencing a huge transition in You know what they say in the “Sibling Preparation” class. A his family. With no foreseeable sibling will be jealous of the new baby who has parents’ full income but a desire to remain attention. But big brother Trystan took it surprisingly well. living in Issaquah to continue When I took Trystan to the hospital to meet his little brother parenting his 13 year old son Travis for the first time, he was so curious about the little guy sleeping beside mom. He kissed Tommy, Ron found his way to the Travis, calling him “little brother” in Chinese. affordable living community at the YWCA Family Village in Issaquah Highlands. For a 17-month old, Trystan only knows a few words. “Little brother” are two of them, and the ones he says the most often. Every time when he sees that I’m sitting on the couch Ron grew up in the area with his dad who was the Fire Marshall for Bellevue, and later holding Travis, he runs over, calling, “Hug, hug.” I let him hug Travis. He will also pat on the City of Redmond. After high school, Ron joined the Navy lived abroad for about 12 him, murmuring “Little brother,” then kiss him, and happily run back to his toys, leaving me a years mainly in Japan, also in other smaller Asian countries. Ron speaks, read and writes melting heart. Japanese. When Ron returned home to the states, he re-located back in the Issaquah area. He’s been the student body president at Bellevue College, Lectures Director at the University of Every time Trystan has a snack, he runs to Travis and hands it to his mouth, trying to share Washington, PTA president at his son’s school, and has held legislative and other government with him. And when he sees me bottle-feeding Travis, he will grab and hold the bottle and try jobs. Adept at business including sales, imports and exports, and business education, Ron to feed his little brother himself. It’s such a lovable scene that I don’t want to stop him from easily landed jobs that allowed him to live comfortably. doing it even though I know it could be kind of dangerous for the younger one.

Like most of us, Ron did not expect his life to take a major tumble. Like many, Rob set I understand eventually they will grow up, go to school, leave home, get married and have aside money for emergencies and thought he was planning appropriately for his future. But their own life without their old man nagging around. That’s why it’s very important for me to sometimes it only takes a crisis or two to have your whole savings and life plans wiped out. enjoy being with them now as much as possible. I’m always amazed when this thought hits me, “Wow, those two cute little guys will be my sons, forever!” However, the one thing that has stayed consistent is Ron’s relationship with his son, Tommy. Ron’s face lights up when he talks about Tommy’s accomplishments and engagement in his community. Tommy is now in 7th grade at Beaver Lake Middle school. He spends time Dad’s at Camp Colman’s “Dork Dance” between his parent’s homes and is quite well-adjusted. He does very well in school and is in the Honor Society. He enjoys math and orchestra, is active in Boy Scouts, and is very involved in track and field. Tommy and his dad both volunteer in the community, church, and at Tommy’s school.

Beaming like the proud father Ron is, he shares a little of what he values and is thankful for at this time in his life. “Tommy gets along with everyone and has a good disposition. He loves helping others. I chose to live in Issaquah because it is home and I want to always be here for Tommy. It’s often difficult with the cost of living being more. The last few years were not so good. Two years ago, I got a chance to move to the YWCA Family Village and it has helped substantially. I also greatly appreciate the people and the environment. The Family Village has some single Moms, but there are a few of us single Dads, too. I think it is great that we are given the opportunity to live in such a nice neighborhood with good schools and yet not be overwhelmed by daily expenses. I appreciate the opportunity to be a Dad at the YWCA Family Village!” From left to right are Gary Jensen (Alaska Airlines pilot and super diplomatic), Tony Cowan (capable of anything), Glenn Curtis (can fix anything) and Jim Hunter (is everyone’s friend). The “Dork Dance” is Just recently, Ron found employment with a major business in the area and is hopeful that he often the first “dance” a 5th grader will have ever participate in. The kids and adults dress as “dorks”: will continue to rebuild his life. shoes on wrong feet, hoodies over face, crazy glasses. 8 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections Pancake Breakfast for ACS Relay for Life The Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction held at Blakely surrounding businesses for your recent support and Hall last Sunday was a huge success! generous donations to the American Cancer Society!

We wish to thank the Issaquah Highlands community and Your support in the fight against cancer will touch countless lives both in your own community and across the country. The American Cancer Society is working tirelessly to eradicate cancer and to ease the burden of those living with cancer and their caretakers. With your support, the American Cancer Society is saving lives by helping people get well and stay well, funding lifesaving research, and empowering people to fight back against cancer.

Thank you again for all your support! Roanoke Warriors - Issaquah Highlands TeamRelay for Life, American Cancer Society Photos by Jen Trovesi

Highlands Day from page 1

Cowpoke Kid Parade and Opening Ceremony Wear your favorite cowboy duds and saddle up your bicycles, scooters and strollers! The traditional Kids on Bikes parade continues this year!

Line up begins at 9:00am at the intersection of Park Drive and 30th Avenue. The parade will begin at 9:15am, circling Village Green Park. The presentation of the Flag and the National Anthem will conclude the parade and the festival fun will open to everyone!

Tickets for rides will go on sale at 9:30am. Tickets will cost $1.00 each (ride prices vary) or $20 for an unlimited fun bracelet. Cash or Credit Cards accepted.

The festival is called Highlands Day but is not limited to participation only by Issaquah Highlands residents. All are welcome to join in this afternoon of summer fun! Invite all your friends and family!

Road Closures and Parking Park Drive will close for the festival at the intersections of Park Drive and 25th Avenue NE and at Park Drive and 30th Avenue NE. On-street parking is available on surrounding streets and the shops at Village Green. Parking is very limited and residents are encouraged to walk to the festival.

Be a Ranch Hand! VOLUNTEER! Free lunch and t-shirt to all volunteers! Sign up for a 3-hour shift and still have time to enjoy the Wild West fun! Help with set up before the festival or assist with line and ticket management during the festival. Lots of hands makes clean up after the event go really fast too! Students ages 14 and older can bank community service hours for the next school year. To sign up or for more information contact Christy at [email protected] Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 9 10 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

By Leslie Warrick Resident of Ashland Park Grand Ridge Elementary Issaquah High School “Ride the Wave” Luau Wrapping up and Preparing for Next Year at Issaquah High School June 7th (Friday) Early June is jam-packed at Issaquah High School! Seniors will celebrate Prom on June 1st 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Experience Music Project in downtown Seattle. Incoming freshmen will familiarize Attention all Grand Ridge families, the GR PTSA themselves with how to maximize their high school experience by attending an Activity Fair/ will be hosting the last school-wide social event of Family Night BBQ on June 4th in the I.H.S. Commons Courtyard from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. On the year! This extremely fun and popular “Ride the June 6th the PTSA will host its final meeting of the year at 9:30am while the student body Wave” Luau will be held on June 7th from 6:00pm participates in a 5K run and then everyone will enjoy picking up their yearbook by the end of – 8:00pm in the GR Commons. the day! And don’t forget those all important final exams taking place June 10th through June The Luau is made possible by the 17th. Whew! hard work of GR PTSA and parent volunteers. Grab your tropical gear and join in on the fun! There will be BBQ Eastridge Church is the location of this year’s senior Baccalaureate at 7pm on June 11th. This food available for purchase, and of course, steel drum music to dance to! event is an annual inspirational celebration for all seniors and their families. It is a nonreligious, intimate event including speakers and performances by senior graduates. Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony and Promotion: On Wednesday, June 12th at 8:30am in the IHS Commons all graduating seniors are invited June 17th (Monday) from 9:30 – 10:30am to share one last breakfast with their classmates. Graduation rehearsal immediately follows the It’s that time of year – graduations and promotions approach breakfast in the school gym. for all school levels. Grand Ridge will be hosting a 5th grade Promotion Ceremony for current GR 5th grade students and their families on June 17th. A Graduation commencement ceremony takes place at 8pm on June 13th at Safeco Field. special reception (hosted by current 4th grade parents) will follow the ceremony. This has been an ongoing tradition, in which 4th grade families host the reception for the 5th grade students The last day of school for all other students is Tuesday, June 18th. The high school will dismiss and families. If you would like to help out at the event or donate items for this wonderful event, at 9:47am. you can contact a 4th grade room parent, or Maureen Bacon at – [email protected] The 2013-2014 school year begins on Wednesday, September 4th. High School parents, mark Pacific Cascade MS your calendars for these important dates: • September 5th - School pictures Eighth Grade Promotion: June 14th (Friday) from 1:00 – 2:05pm • September 10th – Curriculum Night PCMS will be hosting an 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony for • September 25th – Senior Parent Night their students who will be taking the big leap to high school next year. This is a major event for these students ! Please come celebrate their new phase in life in the PCMS Commons on June 14th; space is limited – students and only immediate family, please. The reception will be hosted by 7th grade families. If you would like to participate in the “pay it forward” concept by donating items or your time, please contact your PCMS PTSA. Grand Ridge Elementary Pacific Cascade MS Issaquah High 6/1 Prom 6/4 Incoming Freshman Activity Fair and 6/3 Kindergarten Concert: 6/4 Choir Concert: 7:00 – 9:00pm Family Night BBQ in the Monday, 6:30pm in the Commons 6/6 Band Concert: 7:30 – 9:00pm Commons Courtyard: 5:30-7:30pm 6/7 Ride the Wave Luau: 6/11 Orchestra Concert: 7:00 – 9:00pm 6/6 5-K Run and Yearbook Distribution Friday, 6:00 – 8:00pm 6/14 8th Grade Promotion: 1:00 – 2:05pm 6/8 Season Finale - IHS Theater: 7:00pm 6/17 5th Grade Promotion: 6/17 All School Social 6/11 Senior Baccalaureate Monday, 9:30 – 10:30am 6/17 Early Dismissal at 10:25am Eastridge Church: 7:00pm 6/18 Report Cards and LAST DAY of School! 6/17 Last Day of School! 6/12 Senior Breakfast and Grad Practice EVENTS IHS Commons 6/13 Graduation – Safeco: 8:00pm 6/18 Last Day of School – early release at 9:47

Kids Summer Book Club Begins Friday, June 7th - 5pm, Ashland Park

7KH¿UVWERRNFKRVHQIRUXSFRPLQJQG graders is “Mom and Dad Are Palindromes” by Mark Shulman, illustrated by Adam McCauley (Chronicle Books, 2006). For 1st graders in the 2013 school year we will read “The Boy Who Loved Words” by Roni Schotter, illustrated by Giselle Potter (Random House, 2006). Kids are HQFRXUDJHGWREULQJWKHLUERRNVWRWKH¿UVW meeting although it’s not totally necessary. We will talk a bit about the book and how many pages we intend to read before each meeting. Bring a blanket or a sweatshirt to sit on and be prepared to have fun!

Contact Annie Wachter via email: [email protected] or by phone (425) 679-2756 Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 11

Bacon by Executive Chef Christopher Brown of Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant mmm…. Bacon, where to start with such a great ingredient, I guess One of my where bacon comes from would be a great starting point. favorite things to do The most common cut used for bacon in the United States with bacon is the pork belly, which is referred to as is to make a “streaky”, “fatty” or “American Style” outside bacon jam, we the US. The belly is cured, either by soaking have served it a brine or by dry packing it with salt. After this as a part curing, the cure is rinsed off, and then the belly of the breakfast is dried for a few weeks or even up to a few for dinner item months, then it can be smoked or not, and then that I did a few packaged for sale. years ago. Render the bacon At the restaurant, we use two different types of until crispy; bacon, Hemplers bacon, out of Ferndale, WA remove the bacon leaving supplies us with all of our regular bacon products. the fat in the pot. I believe that Front Street Market carries both their regular and pepper bacons. The other type of bacon Sauté the onion & fennel that we use is the Italian version known as Pancetta, in the bacon fat, until this is my personal favorite, pancetta is usually in a they have become translucent, add the brown sugar, chicken stock, and place the bacon back in the pot. Reduce au sec, Bacon Jam puree with a stick blender; add the diced Jalapeno peppers and 1 lbs Diced Bacon honey and season with kosher salt ½ ea Sliced Onion and pepper to taste. Chill ½ ea Sliced Fennel I love to use this on a piece of grilled ¼ cups Brown Sugar bread with a poached duck egg. 1 quarts Chicken Stock (Bacon photos by N. Milligan) ½ ea Jalapeno Peppers roll form, and this (Seeded & Small Dice) is typically served uncooked and 2 Tbsp Honey thinly sliced for antipasto, I like to thinly slice it and then dice it and September 3rd is Salt & Pepper fry it to make it crunch and use it International Bacon Day in a salad. FYI 12 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections ASK KARI

Dear Kari, children, but unfortunately her level of cleanliness differs from your own. Unfortunately, I do I’m a well-traveled (50 countries), 55-year-old, heterosexual man. A year ago, I purchased not believe that telling her your true feelings will go over well. Instead, I think that you need a townhouse in Issaquah Highlands where I now reside alone. Six years ago, I got divorced, to continue practicing your good manners and make excuses as to why going to her home is and my young son from that marriage spends every weekend with me. I exercise regularly not preferable. Maybe you can suggest that you meet in the park or another location to expand and I am vegan. My problem is that since my divorce, I haven’t met anyone. It seems to me I your play date locations and see if she loses interest in hosting. should be somewhat of a catch. But I’m obviously wrong. I do not want to be a father to any - K more kids. I just want someone with whom I can share my life. Do you see any issues? What can I do? - Lonely in the Highlands Dear Kari, My father was good to me when I was young; he always worked hard and provided a nice Dear Lonely in the Highlands, life for my siblings and me. But, when my parents divorced when I was 13 he refused to pay You sound like an interesting man, someone who has seen the world and had many my mother child support for us since she initiated the divorce. Now, he is elderly and out of experiences. You also have a reasonable goal of meeting someone with whom you can money. He asked me for help paying his living expenses. I don’t know what to do. I am still connect and share your life. But I am concerned with your rigid statements of who you are and hurt that he stopped caring for me when I was younger. Should I help him? what you will accept in a relationship (e.g. you are adamant that you will not serve as a father - Mixed Feelings to other children, which is interesting considering your potential female partner would most likely serve as a parenting role model to your son). Dear Mixed Feelings, It must have been painful for you to watch your parents’ divorce. And it is difficult for Start with finding someone you have chemistry with, similar interests and outlook on life. children to see what’s really going on. Today, I think it is important for you to do what you Leave the other details to be worked out later. I suggest that if you begin with pursuing a most want to. Do not over think it. I always recommend people make their choices based on relationship with someone you are drawn to versus measuring them against your checklist, their heart and what matters to them in the end. If it is important to you to help you father, you will find more people to date. Remember, we all have our strengths that are appealing to then do it. Let go of the experiences of the past. Or, if you feel you cannot, then let it be. others, but also a few not so great habits/personality traits. Highlight the positive Choose from your heart, in this instance that is the only guidance you need. when beginning a new relationship while also looking realistically at what you - K can accept long term. Be gentle on yourself and others. Sometimes kindness and friendship is what leads us to love. - K Kari O’Neill, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and the owner of Issaquah Highlands Counseling Group in Meadow Creek Business Park. Dear Kari, I really like my neighbor and our children get along well with each other, All email user personal information will remain confidential and not be but her house is filthy. I usually try to host play dates at my house, but published. Kari is open to all topics: relationships, family dynamics, she keeps pressing me to come over to her home instead. I can’t take parenting, love, grief and loss, chronic health issues, career issues, life seeing the week old dishes in her sink and dirty diapers and trash on her transitions, and community referrals. floors. Help, I can’t keep putting off letting her host us at her home. - Grossed Out Neighbor This column is for entertainment purposes only. If you are in crisis and in need of support please contact the Crisis Clinic Dear Grossed Out Neighbor, at 866-427-4747.We look forward to hearing from you. You are in a delicate social dynamic. You like you neighbor and her Please email Kari questions at [email protected].

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Down the Road by Molly and Marty Fisher, Residents of Ashland Park It was the biggest gamble of our lives. With two teenage children – a high school sophomore We’ve grown up and grown together for more than 3 decades. We’re the perfect example of and another one just beginning middle school – the family stakes were high. There were lots of how opposites attract. Molly’s nurturing, caring, thoughtful approach to the world is contrasted questions, even more fears, and precious few real answers. Should we do it? Could we do it? by Marty’s curious, inquisitive, adventure-seeking nature. We both love great food, interesting Why would we do it? Weren’t we crazy for even thinking about it? people, delicious wine, all types of music and theatre, and city life in general. We knew we had become locals when we went to a Chateau Ste. Michelle concert on a cold, rainy late summer The question was as straightforward as it was deep: could two native New Yorkers and lifetime night prepared with the equipment Northwesterners are born having – layers of water-resistant East Coasters survive in the Pacific Northwest? clothing, fleece, a tarp for the ground and a “so what it’s raining” attitude. It was an experience we’ve repeated over and over again – enjoying every minute. The year was 1998 and we were living in Longwood, Florida, a fast-growing bedroom community east of Orlando, when the job offer from an upstart Northwest coffee company We love living in the Issaquah Highlands. We moved here in 2007, leaving after eight years for jolted us like a triple-shot of espresso. It took a house-hunting trip that June – ironically during a 2 ½ year career move that took us to Ohio. And although we physically were located in Ohio, the weekend of the quirky Fremont Summer Solstice Parade – to change our lives forever. we never got over our love of the Northwest. Returning “home” to Issaquah was a no-brainer. We chose the Highlands the second time around because of the beauty, the friendliness (our Before the trip, we had done lots of research on the best schools and communities in the area street and our neighbors are awesome!), the local culture, and the promise of future growth. and it was easy to make Issaquah the bull’s-eye of our search. But after two days of touring the And although we’ll be inconvenienced by all of the construction for the next year, our new area with a realtor and spending a memorable day in Fremont, we were very, very torn. The amenities will be well worth Seattle-area economy was booming and home prices were skyrocketing in 1998. Compared to the hassle. The benefits will Florida, the cost of living in the Northwest way seemed way beyond our means.. Ouch. far outweigh the costs. FREE Developmental Screenings The trip was a revelation and the outcome was a reality check. We talked the entire 9-hour flight In the coming months, in Issaquah! time home, rehashing the job offer, the costs, the upsides and the downsides and it was clear that we’ll use our New York as much as it was going to hurt, there only was one responsible thing to do. We decided to turn perspective and newly-found Do you have questions about the development of your down the offer. Northwest sensibility to give infant, toddler, preschooler or kindergartener? you our take on local arts and Luckily for us, fate intervened. Three months later, after an agonizing summer in which we entertainment. We’ll explore FREE Developmental Screenings are offered at second-guessed the decision every day, Starbucks called with another offer. This time we didn’t as much of the fabulous local Encompass Issaquah in Blakely Hall the think about it; we simply said, “Yes!” Fifteen years later, it still remains as one of the most culture as possible and while important and satisfying decisions of our lives. you may not always agree second Tuesday of each month. with us, it always will be an Encompass Issaquah The answer to the question that haunted us for months is an unequivocal “Yes.” Native New interesting ride. Blakely Hall, 2500 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah Highlands Yorkers really can survive – and thrive - in the Pacific Northwest. 6FUHHQLQJVDUHRIIHUHGRQD¿UVWFRPH¿UVWVHUYHGEDVLV Cheers! Here’s to sharing No appointment necessary. “We” are Molly and Marty Fisher, now die-hard Northwesterners who constantly talk about our lots of tasty treats and For more information visit www.encompassnw.org or call 425.888.2777. love of Issaquah and the metro-Seattle area to all of our East Coast family and friends. Molly, amazing adventures down who has a Criminal Justice degree and was a pre-school teacher for 14 years, is an amazing cook the road. and caterer who dreams of owning her own business. Marty, who was the head of Training, Culture and Partner Engagement at Starbucks for eight years, now is the head of Training and Knowledge Management for BECU. Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 13 WIT & TIDBITS What Do Highlands Dads Really Want? by Tami Curtis, Two-Slides Neighborhood, or Summit Park

Last month Mr. Miller, Pacific Cascade’s band teacher, distributed neckties to his advanced The results of my informal poll were fascinating. We have some big thinkers living amongst band musicians to be worn at their performances. These were James-Bond-meets-Johnny- us. I like the optimism and creativity with which they responded to my probing question. So, Carson, ornate blue herringbone, PTSA-funded compositions. At first I groaned...and then I what do dads want for Father’s Day? Raj Thiagarajan is hoping that Tiger wins this year’s US applauded. To don this permanently-knotted tie you put your head through a noose and zip it Open. On a less lofty scale he’d appreciate it if the Highlands had a putting green, or perhaps up. Yes, a subtle zipper is sewn into the noose, which will theoretically be tucked under the even a driving range where he and his boys can try out irons, wedges, chippers, and drivers. shirt collar. The result is a perfectly dimpled, I’m seeing a theme here, and it doesn’t involve something you can pick up at Fred centered tie that any 13-year-old could master Meyer. with talk show host panache. “Thank you, Q. But does it also come with a GPS satellite I received echoed requests from different dads who just want to experience an device, heat sensor and liquid nitrogen?” No, uninterrupted televised sports game. From Grand Ridge Drive to West Highlands but you will look tres chic when laying down Park, there is a resounding call to be allowed to watch a completely undistracted your chord progressions. match, tournament, competition or game. I can hear incredulous wives now muttering, “You mean all he wants for Father’s Day is to put his feet up and watch I wish they had this kind of tie when I was TV all day?!” That one is pretty inexpensive. young. Every Father’s Day my sister and I would buy my dad a new tie. He wore one Tony Cowan had more targeted goals on his list; chief among them was a practice every day for his job. It was practical, sure to wall to help rebound soccer balls for kids’ practice. He hit a bull’s-eye with other be worn, but whimsical enough that it didn’t dads by mentioning that there’s a lack of dart boards in Issaquah. Anyone else fall under the category of a utilitarian gift. aiming to play that game? Finally, it is Tony’s ambition to have a Men’s Night at Sip. Why do women get a night of discounted drinks? He has a point. Nowadays, if my boys gave my husband a tie for Father’s Day it would be a received Mat Alancheril doesn’t want a tie for Father’s Day, but he would like to tie in a as a curious museum artifact. We would tilt workout with some quality family time. Would it be too much to ask for a family- our heads and mutter, “What’s he going to do oriented, full-featured health club with indoor tennis and swimming...plus a juice with that?” as if were a relic like a yo-yo or and snack bar? Coming right up, Mat! His other request sent me on a full-blown game of jacks. Google search. Condensed down, Mat would like a Txokos: an exclusive gathering of food enthusiasts who meet to cook, eat and share gastronomic reflections. Shopping for dad can be tricky. Some Sounds yummy! families spend hours researching consumer guides and customer reviews to hone in Please don’t cancel the urge to give the dad in your life a treasured tie on account on just the right leaf blower, hubcaps, of this column. And please ask your neighborhood dads what they really like about grill lighter, beer-making kit, etc. Others the Highlands, and what would be on their wish list for our community. No idea is coordinate calendars and schedules to too big or too small to daydream about, or to someday make a reality. plan a getaway in honor of the patriarch. Finally, some pick up the phone and pay their respects to Pops by shooting the breeze. Not every approach to this holiday is the same, and not every dad wants an elaborate form of Tami, husband and two boys live in the “Two Slides” recognition. But you might be wondering, “What Do Dads in the Issaquah Highlands Really neighborhood, otherwise known as Summit Park. She Want For Father’s Day?” founded the Firehouse Fiddlers, a musical club here in the Highlands. Tami is a seasoned journalist most recently To help answer that burning question I took a neighborhood poll, tapping a cross section of serving as a Sammamish-Issaquah correspondent for six community districts, and men who have been fathers longer than eight years. I wanted KOMO News Communities. Tami volunteered as the seasoned dads. “Give me a short or lengthy response; thought-provoking or shallow - it’s all Communications Director for the Pacific Cascade Middle good!” I said. It may come as a surprise to you that no one requested ties this year for Father’s School PTSA and earned their 2012 PCMS Golden Acorn Day. Award. Find more of her musings by searching “Tami Curtis Wordpress”. 14 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections GRAND RIDGE PLAZA UPDATE Grand Ridge Plaza Construction Ramps-Up for Openings by Port Blakely Communities, Issaquah Highlands Master Developer Construction is at full-speed at Grand Ridge Plaza. Frame Central Construction crews recently broke ground on several new Founded in Portland, Frame Central is a custom buildings and continue to work on the parking garage. frame shop that also displays and sells works by local artists. Construction at Regal Cinemas - the most visible project In its joint role of frame shop and gallery, Frame Central to date – has moved indoors and is on track for an early expanded across Oregon and added two Seattle locations: summer opening. Following close behind is Safeway, which Capitol Hill and Wallingford. Frame Central also offers art is anticipated to open in September. Three new restaurants – supplies, framed art and mirrors, and the advice of its design The RAM, Big Fish Grill and Chinoise Café – are tracking staff, many of whom are artists. for fall openings. Retailers such as Marshalls, Zumiez and Dick’s Sporting Goods will open their doors later this year. MySpine Sports Chiropractic – Now Open! Issaquah-based MySpine Sports Chiropractic recently Regency Centers, the developer of Grand Ridge Plaza, opened its second location at Grand Ridge Plaza. Led by Dr. recently announced a series of new merchants coming to Justin Lee and Dr. David H. Lee, MySpine is located in the Issaquah Highlands, including: existing retail building at the corner of High Street NE and conveniences to Issaquah Highlands. Other newly-announced 10th Avenue NE in the space formerly occupied by Allstate. MOD Pizza merchants include wine and spirits shop BevMO!; men’s Services offered include ART (Active Release Techniques apparel retailer Jos. A. Bank; family hair salon Great Clips; Inspired by the artisan street pizza of Italy, MOD “made- Soft Tissue Treatment), Kinesio Taping, and the FAKTR Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches; Wells Fargo bank; and on-demand” custom pizzas are baked at temperatures in concept. Sammamish-based pet store Civilized Nature. the 800-degree range and are ready in about five minutes. Northwest natives Ally and Scott Svenson developed the Seattle Sun Tan With construction already underway at most sites, the MOD Pizza concept and opened the first MOD Pizza at One Founded in 2004 by Northwest native Scott Swerland, Seattle majority of retail space is leased with only a handful of Union Square in 2008. The company expanded across Seattle Sun Tan is billed as the “best tanning destination east of locations remaining available. Visit www.regencycenters. and the Eastside, where MOD Pizza offers both dine-in and Maui.” Today, Seattle Sun Tan operates more than 35 salons com for a map of merchant locations at the new Grand Ridge take-out pizzas and salads. throughout the Puget Sound region and recently opened Plaza. locations in Maple Valley and Fife. In addition, The UPS Store and Issaquah Highlands YWCA is holding a job fair on June 6th. Please see page 28 Nails recently signed leases, bringing new services and for more details. Burgers and Beers: The RAM Issaquah Highlands Jobs at The RAM

The RAM Issaquah Highlands will employ up to 65 full-time and part-time employees. The hiring process begins eight weeks prior to opening. Applications are available online at www.theram. com. RAM International employs more than 1,900 people.

Highlands. We serve a diverse demographic, especially parents with young children.”

Designed by Seattle architect Keith Smith, the 6,500-square-foot restaurant at the corner of Park Drive NE and 10th Avenue NE will feature seating for up to 230 guests, as well as ample patio seating for up to 80. Guests will enjoy views of the Issaquah Alps while sampling from The RAM’s six microbrews and the seasonal brews that rotate throughout the year. Handcrafted beers – including One of the Puget Sound’s most iconic restaurants is coming to Issaquah Highlands. The RAM the award-winning Big Red Ale and Disorder Porter Restaurant & Brewery will open to the cheers of burger and beer lovers this fall at Grand – will be brewed close to home at locations such as University Village. Ridge Plaza. According to company officials, construction is tracking for a late September or early October opening. According to Regional Leader Marty Hillis, The RAM first explored the opportunity to build in Issaquah Highlands in 2005: “More than eight years ago, we recognized that the Issaquah Known for its craft beers and sports-friendly atmosphere, The RAM has been a popular Highlands community could be a great fit for The RAM. While it has taken longer than we destination since its founding in 1971. Based in Lakewood (south of Tacoma), The RAM hoped, we’re happy to have found a new home in Issaquah Highlands.” International Family of Restaurants is a family-owned restaurant group founded by University of Washington grads Jeff Iverson Sr. and Cal Chandler, who later passed the company on to The RAM International Family of Restaurants began with one restaurant in Lakewood their children. Many Issaquah Highlands residents will already know The RAM, thanks in and slowly expanded across the Puget Sound and into six states, including Oregon and part to the University Village location. Idaho. Over the years, the company grew its brand in Colorado, where it owns six CB & Potts Restaurants & Brewery locations. The RAM also owns C.I. Shenanigans in Tacoma, “Our U Village restaurant has been a destination for pre- and post-Husky game gatherings Murphy’s in Boise, and Sonrisa in Seattle. since it opened in the late 1970s,” said Jeff Iverson Jr., owner and CEO of RAM International. “The RAM has always been popular with families and that’s one The RAM currently has 21 locations, including 10 in Washington. The RAM of the reasons Issaquah we are Highlands will excited to be its first open in Eastside Issaquah location. Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 15 HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK Fiber Networks: Our Twenty-First Century Highway System by Port Blakely Communities, Issaquah Highlands Developer Speed, durability and reliability are among the reasons more communities are building fiber At Issaquah Highlands, the HFN story optic networks today. For decades, fiber optic networks were used to transmit large volumes began close to 20 years ago when Port of traffic across the country. Until recently, the economics of connecting fiber directly Blakely Communities created the vision Fiber Optics: Fast Facts* to the home – creating a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network – made it unachievable for for Issaquah Highlands as a connected *Source: ISLR (Institute for Self-Reliance) many communities. Here in Issaquah Highlands, we already have our own FTTH network, community. The community’s master plan Highlands Fiber Network. Installed in the early days of construction, HFN has become a envisioned a community where residents significant community benefit. connect in many ways, building a strong • The high cost of new fiber networks sense of place and enriching the quality is mostly the labor to put the cables Industry leaders agree that fiber optic networks have the potential to spur economic of life. HFN not only connected residents in place on poles or in conduit development and support public organizations, including schools. Today, cities from online, it offered the high bandwidth underground; operating costs are Chattanooga to Oakland to Shelton, Washington, as well as master-planned communities such necessary for residents to take advantage lower than for cable, DSL, or wireless as Bridgeland near Houston, are building fiber networks. of growing opportunities to work from networks. home or run a home-based business – • Fiber optic networks are reliable, In fact, Google Inc. opportunities that continue to increase in resilient, and use technology that offers HFN User Satisfaction Rates High recently purchased the the digital economy. nearly unlimited expansion. They have fiber optic system of According to a January 2013 community survey conducted fewer points of failure than copper and Provo, Utah. Google Looking at future potential, industry cable networks. by Moore Information, HFN service is important to a large plans to upgrade and leaders hope that fiber optic networks will majority of Issaquah Highlands residents: • Fiber strands last for decades. finish construction of have the same impact as the creation of Provo’s existing network, the Interstate Highway System did in the More than 70% of respondents gave HFN an “above average” which will ultimately 1950s: physically connecting the country rating, with 38% giving HFN an “excellent” rating. deliver speeds of one and making an impact on economic growth. Yet unlike the highways we travel, fiber optic gigabit per second. networks won’t require seasonal roadwork. (HFN already has gigabit service with 100 megabits per second upload speed.) Here in the Puget Sound, the City of Seattle is working to connect neighborhoods with high-speed fiber Awareness is high regarding HFN service: 74% of respondents are aware “HFN offers broadband internet. Together with partners such as Gigabit Squared and the University of higher bandwidth than any other ISP in the area, up to one gigabit” and 73% are aware “HFN Washington, Seattle is using its existing dark fiber as the backbone of a new fiber broadband provides 24-hour tech support and customer service.” network. (Dark fiber is the term for fiber optic cable that is not in current use.) Importantly, elimination of HFN service would have a negative impact on the majority of When competing to attract new businesses, infrastructure is one of the primary ways that Issaquah Highlands residents. Specifically, 58% of respondents say if HFN were no longer an communities, business parks and cities make themselves more competitive. For example, option for their home Internet service, this would have a “negative” impact on their household. small businesses and home offices that deal with large amounts of data, such as design firms, often seek out fiber optic networks.

model including OTT streaming HFN at FTTH National Summit and downloads. As these new Fiber To The Home Pioneers by Dan Sivils, Director of Internet Operations, ISOMEDIA Inc., Manager of HFN entertainment services mature, The first fiber-to-the-home networks in the United Recognized as groundbreaking pioneers more flexible channel options States are now about a decade old. How future proof of community fiber networks, Highlands for residents will be offered at did they turn out to be? Most are still in operation and Fiber Network (HFN) participated in a panel significantly reduced prices. Due still producing benefits for their communities. In this presentation at the Broadband Communities to these industry changes, many session, hear the FTTH pioneers tell their stories and Fiber-To-The-Home National Summit FTTH networks are pulling back reflect on the changes that have taken place in the in April in Dallas, Texas. The summit on current TV implementations, market and the technology over the past decade. or moving their television welcomed Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) and is envied for its speed and stability. services to Internet based network operators from around the world, The summit proved valuable for HFN as Moderator: alternatives. HFN is continuing including Google Fiber, ATT, Verizon well. HFN learned about advanced services Masha Zager discussions with providers and Comcast, as well as state and national such as telemedicine, home automation Editor, Broadband Communities on how we can get these new politicians. The annual summit is hosted by and online entertainment media. Over the services for HFN subscribers. two recognized leaders in the FTTH industry top, or OTT, recently became the preferred Speakers: and development: Broadband Communities term for delivering video content to your William Strickler The key to making OTT work and the Fiber to the Home Council. TV, laptop, or tablet, over your Internet President, Prime Time Cable & TUFF TV 38 is for network operators to connection. OTT was a hot discussion topic have very fast network speeds Attendees were eager to hear the HFN at the summit. Stephen Milton with limited, or no bandwidth story and were impressed that the Issaquah CTO/CEO, ISOMEDIA (HFN) limits, at an economical price Highlands already had a Gigabit Fiber The consensus amongst industry attendees for customers. All of which network, offering Gigabit speeds even was that television and cable content is Mark Arnold Highlands Fiber Network already before Google launched in Kansas City. The moving towards being watched via the Telecommunications Crew Leader, offers the community with our Issaquah Highlands Fiber Network is seen as Internet. Content creators are working fast Borough of Kutztown Quantum Internet options. a pioneering influence for other communities to move to a more Internet-based distribution 16 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 17 VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: BEN RUSH Ben Rush Volunteer of the Month – June 2013 The Pacific Northwest has the most beautiful summers with two kids while walking two dogs at the same time... it might have been me. if you can wait out the rain of the fall, winter and spring. I’ve heard this countless times from both How did I get involved with volunteering? I had a friend in the neighborhood suggest I apply locals and visitors alike and I can’t think of a truer for an open position with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and before I knew it I statement. Truth be told, I have lived in the Pacific was part of the group. Why did I do it? Initially it was wanting to give back, help out, be more Northwest my entire life and one of those strange involved and plugged into the community. What it ended up being was a unique insight to individuals that actually looks forward to the rain after how big of a job it is to keep the ‘gears turning’ and the lights on. Let’s face it, our community it has been gone a while in late summer. is larger in size and population than some towns! Being involved ensures the diversity and opposing points of view that are critical when it comes to developing a community that works I moved to Seattle in 2004 after growing up in for everybody. I’ve been on the ARC for almost two years now, still enjoy watching the group Portland, Oregon and a few short years later was try to help find ways to provide the individualism homeowners seek while ensuring the look searching for a rental house with my fiancé’ Kristen and feel of our community remains acceptable to all. and our three month old Golden Retriever, Jack. I always loved the feel of Issaquah and was drawn It’s an exciting time with new business investing in our community. The retail space is being to The Highlands immediately because of its well built at what feels like a unreal pace and soon we are going to have more people visiting and thought out design and community feel. We rented working in our community and helping it to prosper. If you have thought about volunteering a house for a year and after getting married decided this was the place for us and bought our but didn’t know what was involved or maybe just felt you wouldn’t have much to contribute, home. We have lived in this community for almost 6 years now and a lot has changed for us... take a minute to learn more about it. You might meet some new friends and have a better two sons and another dog. Yes, if you passed that crazy dad that was pushing a double stroller understanding and respect for what makes your community run.

CLUB PROFILE: ZUMBA

We asked Cindy Klenk, Zumba in Issaquah Highlands’ Q: Why do most people attend founder and fearless leader, to tell us a little about her club. Zumba? Highlands Council refers to the groups it supports as clubs, Cindy: People come to Zumba for event though they may have another name: Poker Night, everything from just coming to Playgroup, Yoga Classes, etc. But Zumba is like no other have fun and camaraderie to serious club, it’s more like a party! Here are a few of the details. weight loss and body shaping commitments – it’s amazing to Q: When did you start Zumba in Issaquah Highlands? be able to help people to meet Cindy: I started teaching Zumba Fitness in the Highlands whatever their fitness and fun goal is! in 2009. My original class location was the fire station, which was quickly outgrown :) Q: What are your future plans for Zumba? Q: How many people attend? Cindy: To help spread the happiness Cindy: The number varies, but a good average would be and fun, and help anyone and 25, which leaves room for everyone to shake it! everyone meet their fitness goals. And to contribute 2000 pounds of Q: What ages, gender? food to the local food bank, this year Cindy: From 13 to 65! They are mostly gals, but it’s great when we have guys 2013 (Double last year’s goal!!). The come! Husbands and wives exercising, laughing and shaking it is a wonderful thing to see!! only charge to attend the class is a donation of non-perishable food for the food bank! I call it trading your calories for fun and sweat!! - Zumba Fitness LLC is also committed to helping Q: What’s the dif between Zumba Fitness (r) and Zumba Toning(r)? to ease world hunger, and is contributing 14 cents per 700 calories (my class is between 700 Cindy: “Normal” Zumba Fitness is a bit more free form in movement. Zumba Toning differs and a thousand calories depending on your personal goals and fitness) - world wide - with in a couple of respects: thousands of people ditching the workout and joining the party every single day - this is a huge amount of money! It’s being tracked through an iPhone app. • Zumba Toning is done with toning stix, which are a lightweight elongated dumb bell that shake-shake-shakes like a maraca! It is not to build bulk muscle but rather to Zumba is free and open for all to attend. Regular meetings are at Blakely Hall on Tuesday tone, elongate and shape your muscles. evenings at 7pm and Saturday mornings at 9am. • Zumba Toning is more structured to allow you to work specific muscle groups in a particular way - all the while shaking it (with your stix) and shaking your party thing! (Zumba, Zumba Fitness and Zumba Toning are all registered trademarks)

BLAKELY HALL ART GALLERY Now Showing: Dorothy Bonneau Blakely Hall is pleased to exhibit the works of local artist Dorothy Bonneau, curated by Issaquah Dorothy trained in portraiture Highland resident and artEAST member Jan Lipetz. Stop in and enjoy the colorful abstract under the guidance of Christopher and landscape oil Clark and Constance Miller in paintings this month Tampa, Florida and also worked and then be sure and with Roman and Constantine bring the family to Chatov in Atlanta during the Highlands Day and 1970’s. Her paintings have visit her expanded been exhibited across the United exhibition of farm States and Europe. For more animal paintings that information visit her website: match the theme of www.dorothybonneau.com this year’s festival. Highlands Council seeks to enrich Inspired by the community life through the arts. impact of light on objects, Dorothy describes her work as, “all about color and emotion.” She tries The art exhibits inside Blakely to capture that “first feeling”, turning a moment into a portrait. Dorothy and her husband live and Hall are made possible through an maintain a studio in Redmond. They work collaboratively on ceramic sculpture and individually ongoing partnership between Highlands Council and artEAST and a grant from 4Culture. on paintings. 18 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Do you live in the highlighted areas? IHCA is divided into six voting districts. Each District Dan Vradenburg: I am a pragmatic problem solver elects a member to be their representative on the IHCA Board of Directors. Board of Director who has gained an enterprise-wide perspective from varied Districts 1, 3, and 5 are each open for Board elections. The Nomination Committee has assignments as a Boeing manager that span across all major qualified the featured applicants and the individual districts will elect a new member. The business units and corporate. I have extensive experience web election (visit www.ihwebsite.com for details) will take place on June 1 – June 15. Full serving on boards and committees. candidate resumes can also be found at www.ihwebsite.com. I would like to ensure Issaquah Highlands remains the most District #1 livable planned community achievable in harmony with our environment and the continued development of our community Scott McKay: I have a strong desire to be involved in and adjacent developments. I also want to create a collaborative, implementing changes that will make our neighborhood more win-win relationship between and amongst the Board of appealing and desirable for homeowners in the years ahead. I Directors and the neighborhoods of Issaquah Highlands. feel it is important for someone who lives in the neighborhood to take pride in making our community the best place to live. I live in the highlands with my wife and my two children who Strong leadership and effective communication is needed to are attending college. I enjoy gardening, hiking and travel. make sure that we have consensus for change and enforcement.

I hope to help create a well-organized voice of the community District #5 that is aligned and focused on the priorities of neighborhood Nilendu Pal: I have watched the Issaquah Highlands grow improvement. for the past seven years and would like to contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of the neighborhood. It is an I’ve been married for 10 years to my wife Kristin. We have twin daughters Avery and amazing place to live, work and raise a family and I would like Abigail who attend Grand Ridge this year. I enjoy golf, snowboarding, coaching my to see it remain that way. daughter’s softball and soccer teams. My family and I enjoy the social aspect of the urban village Jason Morrison: Since moving to the Issaquah Highlands environment and would like to see more participation and in 2008 I have enjoyed the prospects of being part of a growing involvement from the neighbors to keep interesting activities community and helping shape its future. going.

I seek out challenges so I can plan, document, and execute I am the current President of the IHCA Board solutions. If I see a problem, I am constantly looking for a Jim Young: of Directors and I have also served as IHCA Treasurer and lead solution. I take in feedback from many sources and assemble the Finance Committee. I was appointed to District 2 at large proposals to solve the issues. I am fair minded person and position but I would like to serve in District 5 where I reside. empathetic while making decisions. I would like to continue the work on the projects that I have started with the board and the community by implementing the board’s five year plan as the IHCA continues to grow. I would like to improve the appreciation of our diverse community and all that its residents can offer. I would like to continue to recruit new individuals to serve on our committees and on the board. Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 19 ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Improvements coming to Bark Park!!! The Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) is in the process of making exciting improvements to Bark Park. For those that own a dog and use the park on a regular basis, you may have noticed the poor condition of the park, especially when it rains. The park had a poor drainage system, very little grass growing in the main area and as a result, was difficult to maintain. The IHCA maintenance and landscape crews have been hard at work to correct these problems. Over the past couple of months, we have installed 960 linear feet of board to secure the fencing and make it easier to maintain. We have also installed 132 linear feet of board around the wood chips to secure this area and make a smooth transition to the grassy area. Additionally, we have installed irrigation lines and a new drainage system to support the new turf that has been planted. The new turf area consists of over 300 lbs. of new grass seed, 90 cubic feet of compost and almost 400 cubic yards of topsoil. This allowed us to re-seed about 20,000 sq. ft. of steep slope and add 6 inches of topsoil to the 20,000 sq. ft. of turf area. We realize that dog owners and their dogs have been unable to use the grassy areas of the park while these improvements are being done. We appreciate your patience throughout this process. These upgrades will allow the park to continue to be a favorite place for dog owners and their dogs and also a viable asset to the community for many years to come. It is anticipated that Bark Park will reopen the middle of June. Issaquah Highlands Environmental Stewardship Program to Benefit Issaquah Schools Community-Wide Port Blakely Companies and Issaquah Schools Foundation provide catalyst for new program Ninth graders at all Issaquah School District high schools will soon benefit from a new Garage Sale Community Wide Garage Sale environmental stewardship education Whether it’s called a yard sale or a garage program, culminating in a field trip to Tiger sale, it’s a summer tradition. The semi- Saturday, June 15 Mountain and a hands-on stewardship annual Issaquah Highlands community event. More than 180 students can expect garage sale is scheduled for June 15, 2013. 9:00am-4:00pm to participate in the Environmental The next garage sale will be September Stewardship Learning Opportunity 21, 2013. These are the ONLY times We advertise, you provide your own signs program, which will be supported by an during the year that you can have a garage Questions? [email protected] Issaquah Schools Foundation grant funded sale on your property. by Port Blakely Companies. Port Blakely Companies is the parent company of Port Blakely Communities, the master developer Issaquah Highlands offers its residents Representatives of the Issaquah Schools Foundation, of Issaquah Highlands. numerous ways to be involved in Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Port Blakely community activities and meeting Companies and Polygon Homes celebrate the Port Blakely Communities created the grant launch of the Environmental Stewardship Learning neighbors. The semi-annual garage sale is in celebration of 20 years of development Opportunity program on May 9 at the Issaquah a wonderful opportunity to be involved and meet your neighbors in addition to ridding your home activity in Issaquah Highlands, where it Schools Foundation benefit luncheon. of clutter! has applied principles of environmental From left to right: Sally Brunette, ISF Board of stewardship to every aspect of development. Trustees; Tim Diller, Port Blakely Communities; The IHCA will advertise in local newspapers, craigslist and other media outlets. You may put Larry Norton, Highlands Council Board of Trustees; Sarah Phillips, IHCA; Rene Ancinas, Port directional signs to your property, but they must be removed immediately following the sale. “As we complete our role at Issaquah Blakely Companies; Amy Brockhaus, Mountain to Goodwill be locate a truck in the community, if upon completion of your sale, you wish to donate Highlands, we’re grateful for all the many Sound Greenway Trust; Kurt Fraese, Mountain to unsold items. For more details, see May Connections. partners who’ve helped build community at Sound Greenway Trust; John Shaw, Port Blakely Issaquah Highlands and we’re committed Communities; Robin Callahan, Issaquah Schools to a creating a legacy of environmental Foundation; Gary Young, Polygon Homes. stewardship,” said René Ancinas, president of Port Blakely Communities and CEO of Port Blakely Companies. “The leading educational, Grand Opening! Aji Sushi & Grill environmental and business partners collaborating to create the Environmental Stewardship program are true community builders. We’re excited to help launch this new program, Aji Sushi & Grill knowing it will make a meaningful impact for years to come.” 1052 NE Park Dr Open Daily: (Next to Sip Restaurant) Monday – Sunday 11am – 10pm In establishing the Port Blakely Environmental Stewardship Challenge Grant, Port Blakely contributed $20,000 and is challenging other local companies to contribute. The Issaquah Issaquah, WA 98029 Schools Foundation recently announced that DevCo (developer of Discovery Heights), (425) 369-8900 Polygon Northwest (developer of Forest Ridge and The Brownstones), and the Issaquah Highlands surgeons of the Proliance Highlands Medical Center made generous contributions to the program. At the May 9 Issaquah Schools Foundation annual benefit luncheon, Port Blakely Communities encouraged other Issaquah Highlands businesses to join them in supporting this new education initiative.

About the program: More than 180 students at all three Issaquah high schools will participate. The Issaquah School District selected the program curriculum, which was developed by the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

Program comprises four segments including a hands-on stewardship event. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Education Program teaches similar programs in King County, focusing on the challenges of sustaining a healthy, natural environment in balance with the needs of a growing population. Learn more at mtsgreenway.org. IHCA Annual Meeting The IHCA Annual Meeting will be held on June 29, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of Highlands Day festivities in Blakely Hall.

Agenda Items are as follows: • Call to Order • Approval of Minutes • Announcement of Board Member Election Results • Adjournment

Members’ attendance is required at this meeting either in person or by proxy. Proxy forms and complete meeting packet are available at www.ihwebsite.com 20 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE UPDATES

Community Landscape updates are provided by Russ Ayers, Landscape Manager Russ can be reached at [email protected] Those Pesky Tent Caterpillars Every spring the larval stage of Malacosoma californicum pluviale Dyar, commonly known English Ivy is specifically prohibited (see Architectural as the western tent caterpillar, emerges in various trees in and around Issaquah Highlands. To Review Committee’s (ARC) approved plant list at www. many people, it brings to mind the notorious gypsy moth (which it is not), and the high level ihwebsite.com). of destruction associated with the gypsy moth. By comparison, our local “tent cat” is tame but can be a bit messy. It usually only feeds on part of a tree or shrub and does not usually It is not used in any approved common areas and IHCA move to other plants. Our usual and preferred treatment is to prune off reachable nests and crews never plant it during our annual planting campaigns. destroy them. As our community’s trees continue to grow, the number of nests which are out It has been found in a couple of locations, though, having of our reach will continue to grow. apparently been planted without ARC approval. In addition to spreading aggressively, ivy often suffocates all competing Chemical sprays are not used on insects at Issaquah Highlands. Typical June weather can also vegetation, creating a monoculture that is detrimental prevent the effective use of bacterial sprays such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). On the other to the environment in general and especially trees and hand, the “tent cats” are popular food for many species of birds and are even the preferred slopes. Amazingly, despite its tendency to grip and root nurseries of certain species of parasitic wasps. By using fewer insecticides, we allow natural everywhere, it does a very poor job of holding slopes in controls to do their work and leave the planet – and community - a healthier place. place. Monocultures of ivy have become so pervasive that English Ivy is now banned from sale in Oregon where massive volunteer and public efforts English Ivy – are underway to remove it from parks and open spaces. Prohibited in Issaquah Highlands As ivy reaches about 15 years of age it begins to bloom, sending up woody, ugly growths which sport the odd and inconspicuous flowers of the species. They are a popular source of This is a common, even familiar groundcover known to many people. More recently food for birds due to their bloom time, thus helping to spread the vine. Once a planting of English Ivy, Hedera helix, has become something of a public enemy. It has spread beyond English ivy reaches blooming age it never stops so the ugly upright growths remain in place, its intended plantings to take over swaths of public land and parks. Its seedlings show up being added to over time. The best control for English ivy is to never plant it. If you have everywhere, adding to its spread. Though it is not yet classified as a noxious weed, it has it, consider removing it before it reaches flowering age when its appearance changes for the become less popular and less available for new plantings. In fact, at Issaquah Highlands worse and it begins spreading by seed. Meet Your Team | Jaime Portillo Jaime Portillo joined the IHCA Landscape division as a groundskeeper in April 2009, but his reliability and Tiger Mountain knowledge gives us the sense that he’s been here since the community was developed. Jamie worked as a seasonal Music Together worker until the IHCA was able to hire him full-time when they took on additional in-house responsibilities that were previously performed by an outside contractor. Today Jaime Offering Music Together® mixed age classes is the lead crew member for our landscape beds – often just for children from birth to seven years. a “crew” of one – but he enjoys the work and appreciates support from his teammates when they are available. Jaime Join us today in the Issaquah Highlands is one of our five licensed pesticide applicators and is now working on obtaining his Integrated Pest Management and at our new locations in certificate from Washington State University Extension. Snoqualmie Ridge and Mirrormont from September 2013 Jaime enjoys taking his kids to the park to play. His favorite food is pupusas (stuffed mesa flatbread) which is a Salvadoran dish. Jaime is a native of San Salvador, El Salvador and currently resides in Renton. He and his wife, Cecibel, have two children (including recent arrival Daniel) and attend the Pentecostal Church. Sign up for your trial class at www.tigermountainmusictogether.com Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 21

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Visit us online! The market’s spring and summer calendar is now available at issaquahwa.gov/market.

Concerts on the Green Return for Summer Free Film Event: “Lassie, Come Home” Concerts on the Green, a summertime tradition in Issaquah, return for the season July 9. The next Second Saturday Film will feature “Lassie, Enjoy free, family-friendly concerts in a wonderful outdoor setting outside the Issaquah Come Home” from 7-9:30 p.m. June 8 at City Hall, Community Center. 130 E. Sunset Way. Concerts run from 7-8:30 p.m. Crowds often begin gathering as early as 6 p.m. for After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie community picnicking. The series continues every Tuesday evening through Aug. 27. named Lassie escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from Scotland to her Yorkshire home. On-site concessions are provided by the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah. No alcohol or pets, Starring Roddy McDowall and a very young please. Elizabeth Taylor. The concerts are presented by the City of Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Issaquah Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah.

For more information, go to issaquahwa.gov/concerts.

Family Fridays at the Pool Start With a Splash

Splash into summer as Family Fridays at the Pool dip into Julius Boehm Pool. For more information see the City of Issaquah website, Parks and Recreation.

Family Skwim Night, Friday, June 7, 6:30-9 p.m. Family Friday at the Pool will be Family Skwim Night! Skwim is a fun game the entire family can play. It’s a cross between water polo and ultimate Frisbee. Flotation and flippers are used so everyone has fun! The monthly event promises a soaking good time for swimmers of all ages. The drop-in fees are $10 per family, $4 per adult and $3 per youth/senior. 24 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 25 FITNESS CORNER I Moved Here for the Paragliding Views by Jorge Duran, Resident of West Highlands Park I started paragliding in October my window of opportunity, I was able to enjoy paragliding by watching them fly from either 2007 and it wasn’t until then that the patio of Sip or Agave. It is really quite a dramatic scene to see many gliders in the air, I was fortunate to experience painting a multicolored canvas on top of both Tiger and Squak Mountain. I realized then that free flight. It is a hard feeling to there was a lot more to the Highlands than I originally knew. Eventually I made my dream a describe. It is not an adrenaline reality and moved here. rush, quite the contrary. It is quite zen. I would like to share with my new neighborhood that there is more to paragliding than people hanging by lines and cloth in the air. The pilot community is a wonderful one held together by That’s how I first discovered their passion for flying and a love for the area where we are permitted to fly. Many consider Issaquah Highlands, from the air. Issaquah their second home since they probably spend as much time here as they do at home. I used to live in Snoqualmie Ridge Many pilots will land on the Highlands and celebrate their flights at Agave or Sip or get a and even since I started flying coffee for the long trek back to Tiger Mountain. I started dreaming about living closer to my playground. The Highlands makes for a great If a paraglider pilot lands in one of our many parks, come by and say, “Hello.” ‡™‹ŽŽ„‡Šƒ’’›–‘–ƒŽƒ„‘—–‘—”ϔŽ‹‰Š– and how we got there.

place to fly and a great bail-out if conditions don’t grant you that elusive flight from Poo Poo Point to North Bend.

I also discovered the Highlands from the ground. Now that our weather has turned a page for the better, come out and enjoy the view. If a When I was not paraglider pilot lands in one of our many parks, come by and say, “Hello.” We will be happy able to fly because to talk about our flight and how we got there. Also since we are a friendly bunch don’t of commitments hesitate to give one of us a ride if you see us carrying a very large backpack on our way back forcing me to miss from the Highlands.

Mountain Bike Post-Ride Routine Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Festival by Erick K. Harada, DPT, Highlands Physical Therapy by Paul Sanders, Resident at Enclave Condos With mountain biking season in full swing, I see more and more aches and pains of the neck and For those not familiar with Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, It is a King County Park upper back that are associated with the constant forward position on the bike. A few months designated for mountain bike trails. The trails are designed to accommodate riders of all skills back I gave you stretches to limber up your body prior to riding. This month, I will be giving from beginners and children to expert level riders. There are cross country trails for those you stretches for post-ride to prevent those tight shoulders, headaches, or mid-back pains. who want to keep the wheels on the ground, and jump trails for those who don’t.

Upper trap stretch Levator scap stretch Chest and thoracic A mountain bike festival is held every year to mark the anniversary of the official opening of spine stretch the park. To celebrate, organizers have arranged for a variety of bicycle vendors to come and provide new bike demos, there will be several local shops participating, many with their own 1. Gently grasp right side 1. Place right arm across low demos and many other bicycle component vendors with new products on display. Activities of head while reaching back and turn head down 1. Stand holding hands for the day will include Racing, Jump competitions, skills clinics for all levels of riders, live behind back with other toward other side. behind back. music, and food. The event is very family oriented, so bring your bikes or come ready to ride hand. Tilt head away until 2. Gently increase stretch 2. Raise arms behind your one of the many demos available. a gentle stretch is felt. by pulling down on head back as far as possible and 2. Hold 30 seconds. towards your arm pit press chest forward. More information about the event and parking can be found at: evergreenmtb.org 3. Hold 30 seconds. 3. Hold 3 seconds. Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival Duthie Hill Park Saturday, June 8, 2013 9:00AM - 9:00 PM Don’t Drive There – Ride! Thousands are expected to attend Ride our direct trail route:

These exercises, combined with your normal post-ride stretches will help keep your East then North on the Grand Ridge Trail upper shoulders and back loose to allow a longer and pain-free riding season! If you have any pains during your stretching routine, contact a physical therapist. Maps available on-line through King County Parks, Otherwise, I’ll see you on the trails! or at Blakely Hall 26 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections Is it a hospital or a school? Yes.

Truth is, Swedish/Issaquah is a hospital — although it’s a rather uncommon one. This hospital is designed to keep you well, not just care for you when you’re sick. And one way we do that is by offering classes on a variety of health and wellness subjects. See for yourself. Then, hopefully, we’ll see you at school.

CANCER EDUCATION ORTHOPEDICS Childbirth Preparation – Refresher Expectant parents will revisit their past birth Don’t Keep Putting It Off Joint Replacement: The Right Choice for You? experience, review labor and birth, and Oncology social worker, Sylvia Farias, MSW, Learn about the latest in knee and hip-replace- practice labor coping skills. Fee: $65 (covers teaches a class for cancer patients and their ments, including MAKOplasty® robotic-assisted two people). loved ones to answer questions about end-of- surgery for partial knee replacements. Swedish/Issaquah: Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. life issues and available resources, including Swedish/Issaquah: Thursday, June 13, 6-8 p.m. living wills, medical and financial POA and Swedish/First Hill: Thursday, June 27, 6-8 p.m. Baby Your Body Pregnancy Exercise hospice. Education Lake Hills Library: Friday, June 21, 2-4 p.m. PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND The two-week class is designed to help you stay comfortable and experience less pain Look Good, Feel Better INFANT CARE during pregnancy. Topics include keeping This American Cancer Society class focuses ® Hop to Signaroo your back comfortable and injury free, pelvic on skin care, cosmetics, hair care and hair Learn sign language to communicate with your floor health and preventing incontinence, and loss and is designed for women undergoing baby. Four sessions. Fee: $128 plus $19 for exercises for pregnancy and postpartum. cancer treatment. materials. Fee: $45. Swedish/Issaquah: Monday, June 17, 1-3 p.m. Swedish/Redmond: Saturday, June 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Swedish/Issaquah: Wednesday, June 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Women’s Natural Guide to Avoiding Cancer Newborn Preparation OB Speed Dating Come join naturopathic physician Lisa Price, Helpful information on newborn care and When you come to OB Speed Dating, you’ll to learn how to maintain good health and breastfeeding. Fee: $95. meet several doctors who deliver at Swedish/ minimize your risk of getting cancer. Co- Swedish/Issaquah: Friday, June 14, 3-9 p.m. or Friday, Issaquah, and get to know them in a fun, low- sponsored by Northwest Natural Health. June 28, 3-9 p.m. key environment. Register at www.swedish. Sammamish Library: Wednesday, June 12, 7-9 p.m. Sibling Preparation org/obspeeddating. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Help big brothers and sisters ages 3-10 prepare Swedish/Issaquah: Wednesday, June 5, 6-7 p.m. or for the new baby. Fee: $20 per sibling. Wednesday, June 5, 7-8 p.m. Hot Flashes and Related Symptom Swedish/Issaquah: Saturday, June 15, 9-10:30 a.m. SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION Management Infant Safety and CPR Natural medicine offers safe ways to manage Recommended for anyone who cares for infants AARP Driver Safety Program hot flashes without the use of hormone up to 1 year old. Fee: $50 (covers two people). Helpful tips for older drivers to improve their therapy. With these simple, practical tips, Swedish/Issaquah: Wednesday, June 5, 6-9 p.m. or driving skills. Fee: $12 for AARP members, you’ll sleep better and feel better all day. Diet, Sunday, June 16, 9 a.m.-noon $14 for non-members. lifestyle tips and nutritional supplementation Childbirth Preparation – All Day Seminar Swedish/Issaquah: Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. will be covered by naturopathic physician Help feel confident and prepared for the birth of Kathleen Pratt. Co-sponsored by Northwest your baby. Fee: $115 (covers two people). Natural Health. Swedish/Issaquah: Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or Lake Hills Library: Tuesday, June 11, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Registration is required for all classes. To register and see additional classes, visit swedish.org/classes or call 206-386-2502. Unless noted, all classes are held at Swedish/Issaquah: 751 N.E. Blakely Dr., Off I-90 at Exit 18 (UVUWYVÄ[VYNHUPaH[PVU Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 27 LIVING GREEN Create the World that you Envision: A Message for Grads by Cassandra Schoenman, CleanScapes Washington State has always been a leader in innovative thinking exemplified by Microsoft, Washington University there is a specialized school for environmental studies: Huxley Boeing, Amazon, and many other creative businesses. Is that where you are headed? These School of Environmental Sciences. At Washington State University there is The School days the mature technology industry only takes on the brightest, most experienced people of Earth & Environmental Studies. University of Washington has the College of the with advanced degrees. With that market so saturated it is a good time to look into different Environment and the department of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability. industries with promising growth such as the sustainability field. Evergreen State College has a long standing reputation of producing degrees in the environmental field. Find out more about all these by visiting their websites or speaking with Living in the Northwest it is nearly impossible to imagine life without the lush greenery, the department administrators. beautiful lakes, and many native animals. “We begin to have a sense of ownership,” says Alexandra Steele, a clean business marketer and a “Green Story Teller” for the past 10 years. Perhaps the best way to get involved in the sustainability field is to volunteer in your The Northwest has a culture of people who truly care about the outdoors and preserving the community. There are several local groups and organizations that meet regularly: Mountains environment. “I have lived many places in the country and the Northwest really focuses on to Sound Greenway Trust, EarthCorps, Seattle/Eastside Green Drinks, and Sustainable the environment,” says Jessica Ernst, Recology’s Group Human Resources Manager in the Issaquah. Internships are also great to help get your foot in the door and get to know Pacific Northwest region for the past 3 years. Sustainability is a fast growing industry in experienced people in the field. Washington. But getting involved starts within. “It’s more about social aspects; not just the flora and the fauna. It’s about what can I do for others?” says Steele. What can you do to change the A Career in Sustainability Requires: world - change your habits? It’s important to always be evaluating our choices and become Basic knowledge of science self aware. From there asking what can you do to educate and inspire others? The environment is in every aspect of life, therefore in every career. This is one of the Holistic approach reasons that the sustainability field is becoming very prominent. Careers in green building and city planning are having a revolutionary impact in Seattle. For example, the award- Innovative thinking winning zHomes project in Issaquah Highlands, the new Swedish Hospital Issaquah Campus, and the Capital Hill Bullitt Center, the first ever building that is completely self-sufficient with water and energy, just to name a few. Those who are interested should have a basic knowledge of science, holistic approach, and innovative thinking. This is a new and growing industry. Participants must be willing to make Washington is also well-known for environmental initiatives, even Issaquah passed a plastic mistakes and learn from them - be able to connect the dots between cause and effect. “There bag ban recently. And Issaquah won the Green Washington award for its partnership with should be a commitment to waste zero; the best and highest use of all resources,” explains CleanScapes. CleanScapes was recognized for having the first eco-store and customer service Ernst. center operated by a solid waste hauling company.

And there are many of ways to learn about the environment. Luckily many colleges There are many opportunities out there! Consider your fit for a green company and how in Washington State offer various programs to do just that. At Bellingham’s Western companies align with your vision for a greener future and “create your world”! Weed Watchers Needed to Help Detect Invaders in the Wild The Mountaineers and the King County Noxious Weed Program are looking for plant enthusiasts who like to hike with a purpose. Weed Watchers are needed to help locate invasive plants in the wilderness and recreational areas so they can be stopped before they spread further. This type of early detection and rapid response is the key to protecting our natural treasures. The King County Noxious Weed Program is coordinating volunteers to survey the trails of Mt Si, Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley and the Upper Snoqualmie Gateway Trails along I-90. The Mountaineers are coordinating volunteers to survey trails throughout the Wilderness areas of the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

The volunteer orientation in King County will be on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Bend Ranger Station conference hall. For more information, or to sign up, contact Sasha Shaw with King County at [email protected]/weeds or Sarah Krueger with the Mountaineers at [email protected]. Additional trainings are being planned for other counties as well.

FREE! Spring Gardening Classes at Blakely Hall

Registration: http://www.savingwater.org/savvygardener June 1 Container Gardens with a Twist Marianne Binetti, Radio host, author, columnist Learn how to design and maintain colorful containers that don’t require constant care and water. Meet fantastic foliage plants, new bloomers that don’t have drinking problems, and creative ways to grow edibles and ornamentals for year-round color in pots. You won’t be able to contain your enthusiasm with these great ideas. Some free samples included for all class participants. 28 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Architectural Review Committee IHCA Annual Membership Meeting 7XHVGD\SP,+&$2I¿FH Saturday, 6/29, 2:00 pm Blakely Hall HFN Advisory Group Want to Start a Club? Wednesday, 6/12, 7:00 pm, Blakely Hall Meetings are subject to change. Contact: Visit www.ihwebsite.com for calendar updates or Christy Garrard, Director/Special Event Planner Finance Committee Meeting sign up for your weekly email bulletins at [email protected], 425-507-1107 7XHVGD\SP,+&$2I¿FH ihwebsite.com

Board of Directors Meeting For City of Issaquah governance meetings, see :HGQHVGD\SP,+&$2I¿FH www.ci.issaquah.wa.us

CALENDAR Highlands Day 2013 - Wild West Family Fun! Saturday, June 29th HIGHLANDS EVENTS HOLIDAYS Double your fun by volunteering! Savvy Gardener Father’s Day Contact [email protected] Saturday, June 1 Sunday, June 16 425-507-1107

Grand Ridge Plaza International Picnic Day YWCA Job Fair Tuesday, June 18 Free Career & College Planning workshop Thursday, June 6 Summer Solstice For High School graduates, but also High School Open Mic Friday, June 21 sophomores, juniors & seniors Friday, June 7 SAVE THE DATES August 13, 2013 Free Yoga Blakely Hall (last one until Fall) Bark for Life Sunday, June 9 Saturday, August 10 See www.YouthCareerCompass/IHWorkshop for details post grad volunteer Community Garage Sale OTHER ISSAQUAH EVENTS Saturday, June 15 Second Saturday Issaquah Triathalon Safety Seminar ELAP provides quality Hope on the Hill Saturday, June 1 legal advice at no cost Bake Sale - Kirk Park June 8th seminar is to low-income qualified residents. Sunday, June 16 Relay for Life ACS rescheduled to Highlands Day at Issaquah High Appointments can be seen June 29th, 2013 Hope on the Hill Fri-Sat, June 7-8 at the Family Village. Raise the Dough - Zeeks Red Cross For more information Tuesday, June 18 Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival Representatives will at Duthie Hill call 425.747.7274 or be on-site to prepare www.elap.org Highlands Day Saturday, June 8 residents for emergencies Saturday, June 29 and disasters safety ELAP

Issaquah Community JOB FAIR %DFNÀRZ7HVW at the YWCA Family Village Issaquah Come see what job opportunities are 35 available at Grand Ridge Plaza Thursday, June 6, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm /LQGD3IHLIIHU YWCA Family Village Issaquah 930 NE High Street A Woman s ouch C Village Commons • Network with local employers and agencies 6WDWH&HUWL¿HG% • Apply & interview for jobs ,QVXUHG/LFHQVHG %RQGHG • Win door prizes This event is absolutely free!

REGISTER NOW FOR EARLYBIRD GIVE-AWAYS!   For more information contact Sondi at 424.270.6807 or [email protected]

Emai eat am msn.com visit our website at www.ywcaworks.org Job Fair Issaquah Highlands Connections June 2013 • 29 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS Book Club Hip Youth Public Speaking Club Toastmasters Club, Issaquah Highlands Do you enjoy reading AND sharing with friends? The Ages 8 -18 yrs. Saturdays 9:30-11:00am Family Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00am book club is a great place to meet neighbors and explore a Village Lower Community Room Swedish Medical Center Conference Center variety of books. We take turns hosting—all opinions are Let your voice be strong and mighty! Join other youth (second Floor) welcome! Please bring a snack to share. Dates sometimes and professional mentors and learn the importance of Do you get nervous before a speech? Does your heart change, so be sure to email [email protected] to get developing solid communication skills. Drop-in’s are pound? Does your stomach turn to knots? Do you wonder on the distribution list. welcome or register ahead with David Hall, Program Lead how other speakers deliver speeches so effortlessly? Well at [email protected] or 425.427.9682 help is along the way! To find out more visit the club Chinese Heritage Club website at http://ihtm.freetoasthost.cc/ or contact Contact Sylvia Chin ([email protected]) or Jin Open Mic Night at Blakely Hall George Barns at 425-516-3750. Liu ([email protected]) for June Meeting details. First Fridays, 7:30PM – 9:30pm, June 7th This club promotes and preserves Chinese cultural Open to all acoustic performers from musicians to Wine Club heritage awareness among the next generation for many comedians. All ages are welcome! Sign-up at 7pm for a Friday, June 21st, 7:00pm, Blakely Hall local families. We welcome everyone interested in a slot. First come, first served. Set lengths are limited to Come out and meet your fellow wine lovers in the neighborhood celebration for many traditional Chinese/ 15 minutes or three songs. For more information contact Highlands! Are you a wine enthusiast, connoisseur, or American festivals right at Issaquah Highlands. Monthly Cindy at [email protected] just a fan? We usually get together the second Friday of activities include potluck, workshops at Blakely Hall and each month to discuss and enjoy wine. If interested please many outdoor events. Parenting Classes send an email to Dianne at [email protected] to Starting in May at the YWCA Family Village receive detailed information. Computer Classes YWCA Contact Sondi for dates and times [email protected] or Morning Free Adult Computer Classes! 425.270.6807 Morning classes are sponsored by the King County Library Yoga Classes System. There will be two morning classes tailored to your Sundays 8:00-9:00am - Blakely Hall Photography Club * Last class of the season is June 9th needs. Please contact Sondi for more information and to Saturday, June 15th 10:30am - Noon, Blakely Hall register for classes. Sondi at 424.270.6807 or YogaBharati Seattle Chapter welcomes you to discover Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and the treasures of yoga. With a sense of “Seva”-community [email protected] discuss your work with others, and participate in an online • Wednesday, June 5th 10:00-11:00am and 11:00-12:00 service, we are offering Yoga for wellness series of Free community throughout the month. Open to everyone, even • Wednesday, June 19th 10:00-11:00am and 11:00-12:00 Yoga classes. Classes are taught by a certified Yoga if you don’t live in the Issaquah Highlands. IHPC will Evening Free Adult Computer Classes! instructor. Bring a Yoga Mat and join us to energize, relax focus on creating opportunities for members to display Free Evening Adult Computer Class and rejuvenate with Yoga. No prior registration is required. their work. See the Flickr Group (http://www.flickr.com/ Family Village Computer Lab Contact Himabindu Tenneti: [email protected]. Find groups/ihphotoclub/) and contact the group’s coordinators • Thursday, June 6th 6:00-7:00pm – PowerPoint us on Facebook: Yoga Bharati Seattle region. to join the club. Scott Moffat and Ravi Naqvi at ihpc@ • Thursday, June 20th 6:00-7:00pm – TBD outlook.com Zumba Class Cub Scout Issaquah Highlands Pack 680 Playgroup Tuesdays (7pm) & Saturdays (9am), Come join Cub Scouts – A year round values-based Blakely Hall program for boys grades 1-5 and is considered one of Last session of the season: June 12th Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:00am Blakely Hall *No Zumba on June 29th the premier organizations that help youth build character Get Ready - Get Fit - Go! Ditch the workout and join the and prepares them for adulthood. Scouting is learning by Moms, dads, caregivers and their children (newborn- 4yrs. old) are invited to come to the Issaquah Highlands fitness party at Blakely Hall! Zumba Fitness is the Latin discovery and discovery by doing. It’s fun, friends, and and world rhythm and dance based fitness party that will family where skills are learned, confidence is built, and Playgroup for fun, friendship, support and socializing. We talk, laugh, sing, play, read stories and blow change the way you think about working out. Grab your stories are born. For more information or if you would workout clothes, your water bottle, and join the party! Free like to join Cub Scouts, please contact Pack 680 via email bubbles! We hope to see you there! Information, contact Alicia, [email protected] – www. class but please bring a non-perishable food item to donate at [email protected] or join us at our next to the food bank! For additional information, email (Cindy) meeting. issaquahhighlandsplaygroup.blogspot.com We are on Facebook! – www.facebook.com/Issaquahhighlands. at [email protected] Free ESL Talk Time Sessions at coopplaygroup the Family Village Free Spring Gardening Classes The YWCA Family Village Issaquah will be offering Poker Night June 1st, 10:30am – Noon th FREE Talk Time sessions throughout the summer. Talk Thursday, June 27 , 7:00pm Blakely Hall time is a great way to have fun and be relaxed while Blakely Hall Container Gardening with a Twist improving your English speaking and listening skills. It Love watching the World Series of Poker on TV? Want Marianne Binetti, Radio host, author, columnist is a chance to meet other people in your community and to win a chance to go to Vegas and play on TV against Learn how to design and maintain colorful containers to share cultural information. While having fun, you will the world’s best players? Join us the last Thursday of that don’t require constant care and water. Meet fantastic be able to increase your confidence in speaking English. each month for a $20 buy-in, No-limit Texas Hold ‘em foliage plants, new bloomers that don’t have drinking Please contact Sondi at 424.270.6807 or tournament! If you are a novice wanting to network or a problems, and creative ways to grow edibles and [email protected] salty vet looking for some steep competition you’ll love ornamentals for year-round color in pots. You won’t be our monthly club! able to contain your enthusiasm with these great ideas. The Rovin’ Fiddlers More info [email protected]. Some free samples included for all class participants. Every Other Tuesday, 7pm - 9pm Link to registration at www.ihwebsite.com or Issaquah Highlands Fire Station Russian Highlanders call 1-800-838-3006 Our musical group is made up of primarily fiddle players Meets 2nd Sunday of each month of varying backgrounds and abilities, all working toward June 9th, 4pm – 7pm Issaquah Highlands Babysitter List the goal of learning Irish and other Celtic tunes, along (See Facebook page for updates) The current list of neighborhood babysitters in available with occasional Old Timer and Quebecois tunes. Informal. at www.ihwebsite.com. The list can be found under the Russian Highlanders is a club for those who live here, just We share and learn a new tune every other week and then Resource/Document Center tab. If you have any questions, moved in or planning to move to our beautiful community. practice our old material in a jam session. Other welcome contact Vyvian at [email protected] . Meet other Russian-speakers in your community for instruments for accompaniment are guitar (chords available friendship! Gather with others who share the same goals for most tunes), drum, flute or whistle. We attempt to learn and interests as you. Join Russian Highlanders Facebook the new tunes by ear in a traditional manner, however, page to see what activities are planned -- dining out, sheet music is usually also provided. movies, kid play dates or just go out to have a fun. The Interested? Email Ken at [email protected] possibilities are endless... http://www.facebook.com/ GED Classes and Tutoring at the Family groups/rusisshigh/ Please follow the FB page for Village (FREE) schedule changes or location of meetings. Passing the GED (General Educational Development) test and being awarded a GED certificate is just as rewarding as a high school graduation, and it opens as many doors for a new career path. If you feel like you would like to learn what is on the test and brush up on your skills, come in for FREE classes and tutoring sessions throughout the summer. Please contact Sondi at 424.270.6807 or [email protected] 30 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections RESIDENT PROFILE: ALAN SILVERMAN

Even if you have never met Alan Silverman, you experience his influence. He is the father Wow! How did you handle that? of the Bite of Seattle, one of the biggest, most defining events in Seattle. He founded, funded It was crazy. The restaurants were running out of food, running back and forth to their and grew it and then passed it on to his children, who now run it. Now that’s a father who restaurants. And not thinking our event would be so big, the city scheduled a softball brings home the bacon, eh? Alan moved to Issaquah Highlands in 2005. tournament right next to us. We had to station people on the border, warning the barbequers of incoming fly-balls. Why did you move to Issaquah Highlands, to your loft-style condo in Crofton Springs? It was a combination of things: I liked the idea of the loft. It reminds me of the New York And you tripled your attendance. So then what? lofts where I grew up. And I liked Issaquah Highlands in general: the preservation of the From there I decided, “Hey, this thing could work.” My philosophy in the retail business natural beauty of the area, the trails, the landscaping, the standards and property maintenance, has always been around getting people in the door. If you can get people in the door, you guidelines for builders, colors and all the things that make it a pleasant place to live. can figure out a way to make a dollar and satisfy them. Well, we got them in the door! The following year we expanded to three days, 48 restaurants and added entertainment. What different ways have you volunteered in the community? We got 150,000 attendees. After four years we moved to Seattle Center. I was the first President of the Crofton Springs Condo Association. I also served on the IHCA Covenant Committee for two years, making sure rules and regulations were What is the current attendance of the Bite of Seattle? enforced. ‘Pissed off some neighbors doing that… Now I am on the Highlands Council Over 400,000 attendees with 80 + restaurants and food vendors. Transition Committee. What has been your job at the Bite? When and why did you leave New York? I am retired now, but I did all the planning, operations, troubleshooting. In the beginning I left soon after getting married in 1954. “Go west young man.” My wife and I moved to L.A. I had only three people on staff, but now we have 75. We run five stages, beer gardens, etc. I take pride that we do this all ourselves. The economic impact of the Bite of Seattle What did you to for a living there? on the Puget Sound region is measured at $28 Million Dollars. We always contributed to a I had just graduated college with a degree in business. ‘Looked for a marketing position charity. In 1988 we began giving to Food Life Line. They are the largest local supplier to and I couldn’t get a job! Then I saw a drugstore fountain (like a lunch counter) for lease. area food banks. We give $23-25,000 each year to Food Life Line. I had no real restaurant experience but I had worked as a soda jerk back in college. I decided I could do ice cream sodas and sundaes and figure out the rest. That was youth and What keeps you busy in your retirement? exuberance smothering well-thought plans. I have been learning how to sleep-in. But really, I ski. I do a lot of skiing, about 40 days a year. I ski at Whistler and Stephens Pass. I skied in Aspen this year. I also cycle. Where did this lead you? The wife and I opened up a deli. Then a second deli. And eventually I sold them and went Can you recommend a movie or book you’ve read lately? to work as GM for a dinner outfit. When we moved to Seattle I worked for the Bon Marche I love movies. But I have never seen a movie that I could regard as highly as a good running 16 restaurants, plus the fancy food section in all the stores. From there I opened book. Recently I enjoyed Calico Joe by John Grisham. I like how he delves into the Barnaby’s, and English-style restaurant in Factoria Mall. personalities; it makes his stories very enjoyable.

What is it about the hospitality business that you like best? Monthly resident profiles are produced by Well, it’s like having guests to your house and everybody is having such a good time that Nina Milligan, Communications Manager nobody wants to leave; you have to kick them out! When you have a restaurant and it’s full for Highlands Council. She says, and people enjoying themselves, having a good time, it just gives you a warm feeling. “Issaquah Highlands is full of the most interesting people! How did “The Bite of Seattle” come about? Come with me as I In the 1982 recession, a few of us restaurant people got together and I said, “Let’s do that explore who might thing they did in Chicago, the ‘Taste of Chicago’”. We could do it at Greenlake. They said, be living next “OK - - you do it! And we will support you.” So I did. door.”

What were those early days like? We had 28 restaurants that first year. All plates had to be $3.50 or less. The small portions meant you could taste multiple offerings. The idea was to get people to start thinking about dining out more often. We expected 25,000 people over the two days. We ended up getting 75,000.

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For article (¼ of 1% on sale of home) submissions and advertising sales, contact GOVERNING BODY • 12¢ per sq. ft. retail/commercial Nina Milligan at [email protected] or 425-507-1111 Issaquah Highlands Community Association Board of Directors Jim Young, President Size BW Color GOVERNING BODY Stuart Johnson, Vice President Highlands Council Board of Trustees Mini (text only): 3” x 3” $40 Karen Lund, Secretary Larry Norton, President David Ngai, Treasurer Rectangle Vert: 3” x 4.625” $66 $126 John Thompson, Vice President Andrea Gregg, Member Linda Hall, Treasurer Rectangle Horz: 4.625” x 3” $66 $126 Weldon MacDougall, Member Philip Nored, Secretary Tad Pease, Member Square: 4.625” x 4.625” $92 $186 Susan Terry, Member Quarter Page: 4.625” x 6.25” $105 $246 Patrick Byers, Member Ray Besharati, Member Half Page Vert: 4.625” x 13” $210 $445 STAFF Half Page Horz: 9.625” x 6.25” $210 $445 MAIN PHONE: 425-427-9257 STAFF Full Page: 9.625” x 13” $495 $874 1011 NE High Street Suite 210 Monday–Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 Ads are due by the first Friday of the month for the following month’s publication. Sarah Phillips, Executive Director Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive [email protected], 425-507-1120 Monday–Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM Print ads must be submitted electronically in .eps, Rachel Garrett, Director of Community Operations Christy Garrard, Director/Special Event Planner .tif or .pdf format with all fonts embedded. For best [email protected], 425-507-1115 [email protected], 425-507-1107 results with newspaper printing, please avoid small text in color or reversed out of color. Do not use Erika North, Community Manager Nina Milligan, Communications Manager a built black of CMYK combined. Instead, please [email protected], 425-507-1121 [email protected], 425-507-1111 setup all black as “K” only. All files must be in CMYK Jennifer Fink, Community Manager Michele McFarland, Finance Manager (not RGB). Resolution should be a minimum of [email protected], 425-507-1108 200 dpi. Please allow for 15-20% gain. Graphic design [email protected], 425-507-1113 services are available. Russ Ayers, Landscape Manager Julie Clegg, Creative Coordinator [email protected] WEBSITE ADVERTISING AVAILABLE! [email protected], 425-507-1130 www.ihwebsite.com Whitney Wengren, Office Manager Keith Luu, Events/Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 425-507-1135 [email protected] Content and advertising in Connections does not necessarily reflect the opinions/views of the Highlands Council or staff. Barbara Uribe, Accountant Vyvian Luu, Intern [email protected], 425-507-1119 [email protected] Rental Facilities Community Services at Blakely Hall Blakely Hall Award-winning Blakely Hall has a feeling and comfort of a • Fax Sending & Receiving lodge. It is a wonderful place for parties with 70 or more guests, Fax sending, local $.50 per page fund raisers, galas, and any type of reception. Blakely Hall can Fax sending, long distance $1.00 per page accommodate up to 230 guests. In addition to the atmosphere Fax receiving, $.50 per page Blakely Hall will give you, there is a patio with outdoor seating • Limited B/W Photocopying, $.05 per page and BBQ grill that is available for rent. Emergency: 9-1-1 • Lost and Found Blakely Hall Meeting Room Issaquah Police (non-emergency): 425-837-3200 The Conference room is perfect for your meeting or seminar. It is private. It can accommodate up to 46 guests. A screen is WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife: 425-775-1311 provided as well as comfortable conference chairs and tables that can be configured to your liking. A projector is available for rent. Emergency Contact Number There is a wash station, and a countertop to place your refresh- For after-hours emergencies not involving ments. police and fire response or gas or water main breaks, www.facebook.com/highlands.council contact IHCA at 425-313-2209 To inquire about booking facilities at Blakely Hall, please contact Blakely Hall at 425.507.1107 or email [email protected] PORT BLAKELY COMMUNITIES

Fire Station Meeting Room Port Blakely Communities, the developer of Issaquah Highlands, continues to be involved The Fire Station 73 meeting room is great for community or as they have a vested interest in the community and in seeing their vision become reality. group meetings. It comes with tables and chairs. It can accom- modate up to 85 guests in a meeting setting or comfortably 30 guests. There are two whiteboards for writing down your ideas and agenda. There is also a television with a DVD player for Jennifer Hagge, Office Manager your instructional videos. Because this is a city building they do [email protected], 206-225-2316 not allow religious, partisan, or for-profit meetings to take place in this fa- cility. To inquire about booking the Fire Station Meeting Room, please contact Fire Station #73 at 425.313.3373. w w w . i h w e b s i t e . c o m 32 • June 2013 Issaquah Highlands Connections Here’s another Reason why Sellers should choose Highlands Realty over others! We Put Sellers Interest First! ‘Žȱ ’‘Žœȱ˜••Š›ȱ™Ž›ȱšĞȱŽœŠ•Žȱ˜ȱŽ••ȱ’—ȱ‘Žȱ Issaquah Highlands since 2007! SOLD Š‹˜ŸŽȱ™™›Š’œŽŠ•žŽǷ $807,500!

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