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EDITOR’S NOTE Living Green Issaquah Highlands put living green on the map and trademarked “Living Green” in Washington State. By the time the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) created the LEED standard, Issaquah Highlands had already codified building green in our 1996 Development Agreement wherein “environmental preservation joins with community identity.” We are known far and wide for our 100% certified, built-green homes and businesses, which set a new standard in sustainability.

Issaquah Highlands is 100% Built Green. Now it is up to us to Live Green.

I am excited to welcome you to this year’s “Living Green” issue created by the Highlands Council team to support resident efforts to Live Green, especially resident volunteer, Aline Bloch. Turn to page 5 where Aline shares with us her approach to sustainability, an approach that can be as easy as hummingbird sips.

And there’s much more in these pages about sustainability, such as the HFN story about telecommuting, and the Living Green events coming up on the calendar, May through July.

We hope you will join us!

In addition to Living Green, we are also recognized for numerous awards this year, both locally and nationally, including Best Newsletter, Best Team Effort and Best Neighborhood Program. I hope to announce a win or two in a future issue. See page 9.

And don’t miss the stories about life in Issaquah Highlands. From teens to trivia, from emergency preparedness to elections, from house paint to home fiber – there is something for everyone!

And this Earth Day, celebrate Living Green like you own it, because in a way you do.

Nina Milligan

Nina Milligan | Editor of

Connections - Highlands Council Communications Manager

Highlands Council is the publisher of Connections, producer of community-wide events such as Highlands Day, owner and manager of Blakely Hall, liaison with the greater community. The mission of Highlands Council, and therefore, Connections News, is “to foster the development of a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, and well-being.”

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THE LIVING GREEN ISSUE

Founded in 1970, Earth Day (this year on April 22) is a worldwide annual event, followed by more than 1 billion people in 192 countries. It gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our support for the protection of the environment.

It is the perfect day to make simple lifestyle changes towards sustainability and to make our community a better place. So why “be the hummingbird”? Turn the page to find out!

Meet Aline Bloch, eco-artist & IH resident What exactly is “Living Green™”?

Schedule of free living green workshops

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by Aline Bloch, Aline's Cardboard, Central Park resident My name is Aline Bloch, resident of Issaquah Highlands for ten years. I am an artist and designer working with recycled cardboard that I turn into unique creations. I am a wife and mom of three, coming from Paris, France. I am passionate about eco-design and more recently, sustainability. In the past few months, we decided as a family to make simple lifestyle changes to support the environment.

For a long time, we believed that reducing our waste, walking instead of driving when it’s possible, or turning off the water while brushing our teeth, were insignificant and would not contribute much to the fight against global warming and pollution. Then one of my friends told me this story about the hummingbird: “One day a terrible fire broke out in a forest. Frightened, all the animals fled their homes and ran out of the forest. As they came to the edge of a stream, they stopped to watch the fire, feeling very discouraged and powerless. Every one of them thought there was nothing they could do about the fire, except for one little hummingbird.

This hummingbird decided it would do something. It swooped into the steam and picked up a few drops of water and went back into the forest to put them on the fire. Then it went back to the stream and did it again…and again and again. All the other animals watched in disbelief; some even tried to discourage the hummingbird telling him ‘Don’t bother, it is too much, you are too little, it’s only a drop, you can’t put out this fire.’

And as the animals stood around disparaging the little bird’s efforts, the bird notices how hopeless and forlorn they looked. ‘Why are you doing this, little hummingbird?’ asked one of the animals. And the hummingbird, without wasting time or losing a beat, looked back and said ‘I am doing what I can, I am doing my part.’”

This year is Aline’s third as the Highlands Day festival’s lead decor volunteer. Last year, Aline created a large, tiered cardboard birthday cake celebrating 20 years of Issaquah Highlands that was on display during the Happy Birthday Highlands Day festival. Look for her creative, upcycled creations at this year’s GAME ON! Highlands Day on August 24.

store, shop at your local farmers markets or learning how to garden your favorite fruits and vegetables: these are just little drops of water that can contribute to put out the fire.

I say, “get involved!” Maybe you already started the process and you’d like to share your simple everyday changes. Please contact me and I will share through future articles, interviews and events. Tell me about your challenges to living a sustainable lifestyle and we will find solutions together to make our lovely community a better place.

Contact Aline at alinescardboard@outlook.com.

Global warming is our fire and we can be the hummingbirds.

Learning how to recycle properly, saving water, thinking twice before buying something or taking the car for short distances, decluttering, learning new sustainable art and upcycled DIY, maybe trying to make your own cleaning products and skin care, using reusable bags or water bottles, going package-free and trying out bulk bins at the grocery

Look for Aline’s monthly articles in upcoming Connections with tips on living a greener lifestyle in Issaquah Highlands.

Just look for the hummingbird symbol!

Aline is pictured here sitting in one of her original recycled cardboard creations.

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Changing habits and behaviors is a process that involves the whole family. Here is our first sustainability effort that so far gave us the most satisfaction. We decided, as a family, to make simple changes in our lives. My kids found it interesting to start by reducing our waste.

Our first step was to learn how to recycle properly. Recology is the waste management utility operating in Issaquah. Their website is a perfect resource of course to learn what and how to recycle: recology.com/recology-cleanscapes/issaquah.

The second step was to analyze our consumption and find ways to easily reduce our waste. After doing some research, we started to compost our kitchen waste and reduce our plastic consumption by using our own bags at the shops and to buy reusable little bags for

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veggies and fruits. We also learned about food containers that are not recyclable, now avoiding numbers 3, 4, 6 and 7, that go to the landfill. This means buying apple juice in glass bottles or picking free range chicken breast packaged in recycled plastic instead of a foam container.

After three weeks we cut our waste by half and contacted Recology services to reduce the size of our garbage cans (smaller cans cost less!). The satisfaction was great compared to the effort that it asked of us.

You can tour the Recology recycling center. Just sign up at: recology.com/recology-cleanscapes/issaquah/tours.

- Aline Bloch

Terrarium Workshop Saturday, May 11, 10:00am-12:00pm Blakely Hall Join us for the first workshop in our “Living Green” series to make your own terrarium! We’ll have all the supplies for you to assemble your own personal small-space garden. Families welcome; would make a great Mother’s Day activity or gift! Event is free, courtesy of The Grange, but registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies. Register at issaquahhighlands.com/events.

Papermaking Workshop Sunday, June 23, 1:00-3:00pm Blakely Hall Learn how to make your own paper! Join Aline for the second workshop in our “Living Green” series.

We’ll provide all the materials and teach you how to make recycled paper. You’ll leave with your own custom sample, instructions, and the skills to make more at home! Families are welcome. Event is free, but registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies. Register at issaquahhighlands.com/events.

DIY Home & Personal Care Products Demo Wednesday, July 17, 7:00pm Blakely Hall Aline will share her experience on how to make your own environmentally-friendly cleaning and skin care products, while giving simple ideas on going “natural” at home. All registered attendees will leave with a sample of personalized skin oil and plenty of recipes to DIY at home! The event is free, but registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies. Register at issaquahhighlands.com/events.

Did you know?

Next year (2020) marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!

by Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, Highlands Council Living Green™ is an important part of Issaquah Highland’s brand.

It identifies not only the values of the master developer and how our homes were built, but also how we choose to live in the Highlands today.

Port Blakey first registered the Living Green™ with the State of Washington in 2004. Port Blakely transferred the ownership of that mark to Highlands Council in 2014.

Back in the 1990s, the original planners of Issaquah Highlands prioritized sustainable building practices. They even created the metrics still used today to measure sustainable construction, the Built Green® standard. Every home in Issaquah Highlands is built to the highest level of Built Green® available at the time. (Built Green® is a U.S. registered trademark owned by the Master Builders Association, created in partnership with Issaquah Highlands’ master developer, Port Blakely.)

Living Green™ lives on today as we make personal choices to reduce our impact on the environment in how much energy and water we use, in how much waste we discard and how we discard it, in the foods we eat and the clothes we wear, and much more.

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We want YOU!

by Lindsey Pinkston, Highlands Council Community Program Manager

Volunteers are what make Issaquah Highlands special! This happy bunch is helping at Highlands Day in 2018. Left to right: (Toni Hunter, Emily Konomi, Gary Ashby, Sasmita and Pradeep Sahov)

Resident volunteers are one of the things that make Issaquah Highlands a great place to call home. Whether you’re suggesting an idea, leading a community group, or helping at an event, your contribution is valuable and needed to sustain the participatory culture in our community. We are actively looking for volunteers for the following three areas: Cultural Committees:

Do you want to share your own culture with the community?

We would love to celebrate more cultures in our diverse neighborhood – just let us know!

We are currently building our Cultural Committees whose members will work with Highlands Council to plan cultural celebrations during the year. We currently have committees planning Chinese, Latino, and Indian events. These committees are always open to new volunteer members.

If you’d like to assist with these committees, watch for meeting dates on the community calendar, or contact us to get on the list.

Community Group Leaders:

Do you have something you love to do? Why not start a community group and connect with neighbors who share your passion? Whether it’s a game, a topic of interest, or other activity you enjoy, there are sure to be others who would like to join you! Simply contact us to discuss your idea and we’ll go from there.

Event Committees:

All of our events – Bingo, Trivia, Candidate Forums, and especially Highland’s Day – are only possible with the help of volunteers. Whether you like to plan parties, craft decorations, or simply help an event run smoothly, there’s a place for you! ‘Have an idea for an event we may not have tried yet? We’d love to hear about it. To get involved with events, please reach out to us anytime, and watch for the Highland’s Day Call for Volunteers (coming soon!)

If you’d like to volunteer but don’t feel like these options are a good fit for you, contact us anyway! We know that everyone has something to offer and will work with you to find an opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from YOU! Contact Lindsey at lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org or (425) 507-1109 to get involved.

Party in the Parks this Summer

by Christy Garrard, Highlands Council Executive Director and Dahlia Park Resident

Want to Rock Your Block this Summer?

Reserve the community Party Wagon for your neighborhood block party! The Party Wagon has everything you need to host a block party, from tables and chairs to lawn games and pop-up tents. The Party Wagon is FREE to use when the block party is open to everyone in your neighborhood. The Party Wagon will be delivered to the address or park of your choice (within Issaquah Highlands) on Friday and picked up on the following Monday. Not sure how to get started? Visit issaquahhighlands.com/block-party for a complete “how-to” guide to plan a block party for your neighborhood.

In 2018 we popped-up with a party for six neighborhoods. Whose neighborhood will we pop-up in this year?

Enter Your Neighborhood to WIN a Pop-Up Party!

Back by popular demand, the Pop-Up Party program, designed to help you get to know your neighbors better. Last year Highlands Council brought the party wagon to various neighborhood parks in Issaquah Highlands and gave away FREE ice cream for an hour.

Community leaders from the IHCA, HFN, and City of Issaquah joined our Highlands Council staff to mingle over fun outdoor games and frozen treats. Where should we Pop-Up this summer? Tell us why we should Pop-Up in your neighborhood park by filling out the online form at issaquahhighlands.com/block-party.

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Neighborhood of the Year Nominee and much more!

Highlands Council is proud to announce our community programming is getting local and national acclaim!

Emerald City Applause Nominee: Best Team Effort The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is a global community of creative event professionals whose skills power some of the most influential live events around the world. The ILEA Seattle Chapter has named last summer’s Happy Birthday Highlands Day Festival as a finalist in the Best Team Effort category. Highlands Council staff and Highlands Day volunteer leaders will be recognized by ILEA at the Emerald City Applause Awards on March 28 at the Arctic Club in downtown Seattle. This recognition is shared with the City of Issaquah, the Issaquah Highlands Community Association, our sponsors, vendor participants, and most importantly over 100 volunteers that bring the festival to life each summer!

Neighborhood, USA (NUSA) Neighborhood of the Year, Best Neighborhood Program, Newsletter of the Year NUSA is a national, non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations.

Christy Garrard, Highlands Council’s Executive Director, will travel to Palm Springs in May for the NUSA annual conference and give formal presentations before a jury panel for final award consideration. She looks forward to representing the City of Issaquah, Issaquah Highlands, and Highlands Council at this national event.

Happy Birthday Highlands Day has been nominated for the NUSA Neighborhood of the Year award!

Highlands Council’s Pop-Up Parties are nominated in the Best Neighborhood Program category!

NUSA’s Neighborhood of the Year awards have been presented since 1984 as a collective “thank you” for the hard work of nominated neighborhoods and are the ONLY national awards given on an ongoing basis to neighborhood organizations for their self-help initiatives.

The Best Neighborhood Program awards are a way for NUSA to recognize outstanding efforts by organizations who work to improve the quality of life in their communities. The Pop-Up Party program was created and introduced by Highlands Council staff last spring in a response to community survey data that showed our residents wished they knew their neighbors better.

Connections News is nominated for Newsletter of the Year!

NUSA describes the Newsletter competition as “recognizing and honoring excellence in neighborhood newsletters – a vital communication tool that can often determine a neighborhood’s success.” Connections News will be evaluated by a jury panel using a list of criteria which includes content, lay-out, and overall appearance among other features.

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HIGHLANDS YOUTH - HY

Apply for the HY!

by Zoe Parsons, HY Board Member and Roanoke Woods Resident

Starting April 1 through May 1, the Highlands Youth (HY) Board is inviting interested neighbors to join us in organizing lots of fun events for your fellow teens and taking part in community service around the Issaquah Highlands. After you have submitted your applications at Blakely Hall, in-person interviews will be held with our executive board later in May. We meet once a month during the school year for about two hours which is great for people who have full calendars.

A few members of the HY Board, from left to right: Aadit Mehta, Deon Lilo (alumni), Zoe Parsons, Emily Palm and Vernika Jain

My Personal Experience: This year will mark my second year on the HY Board, and I love it! It has brought me so many great opportunities to work on my leadership skills, with a team, and with the community. I have met some pretty great people both on the board and through the events we host! What’s awesome about the Highlands Youth Board is that your ideas are always welcome and will always be considered! All the hard work we put in is definitely worth it when you are able to see the final result and all the teens who come and enjoy our events. I would definitely encourage anyone who is looking to meet new people, pick up lots of community service hours, and help out our community to apply to fill our open spots!

Qualifications to Become a Board Member: 1. You MUST be an Issaquah Highlands resident.

2. You must be in middle school or high school for the 2019-2020 school year.

3. Have an outgoing personality and be ready to interact with lots of new people.

4. Come with an open mind and lots of ideas for future events!

Tips for Applying and Interview Process • Be yourself!

• Don’t stress out over it! (We’ve all been through this same process! Everyone is super nice and looking forward to meeting you.)

• Don’t be afraid to show off your accomplishments! (We want to hear about all the great things you do.)

• Come prepared!

Members of the HY Board from left to right: Megan Kilzi, Emily Palm, and Zoe Parsons.

Apply now for the HY Board!

April 1 – May 1 Get more info and application at: issaquahhighlands.com/connect/ clubs-groups/highlands-youth/

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Issaquah Highlands Community Association 2019-20 Master Budget Dear Issaquah Highlands Homeowners: The 2019-20 Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Master annual assessment will remain at $936 as of July 1st, 2019, when ratified.

The IHCA Finance Committee, comprised of IHCA Treasurer, Dan Vradenburg, Committee Members Jason Bone, Alex Garrard, Melody Greene, John Knappenberger, Michael Petty, and Bosedevarahatti Shivakumar, reviewed the 2019-20 budget prepared by the IHCA Staff. The IHCA is a non-profit organization, and our budget is developed according to Washington State Law and the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R’s) for the IHCA. The Finance Committee works throughout the year analyzing monthly financials, including a yearly forecast. The Committee began preparing and reviewing the 2019-20 operating budget at their meeting in January. The final budget was presented to the IHCA Board of Directors at the February 27, 2019 board meeting, and the proposed fiscal year July 2019 - June 2020 operating and reserve budget was approved by the IHCA Board of Directors.

Annual 2018-19 Assessment 2019-20 Assessment

Semi-Annual

$ 936 $ 936

$ 468 $468

Monthly $ 78 $78

2019-20 Budget Overview Income:

$ 3,478,333

Expenses:

Landscape, Utilities & Operations $ 1,875,763

Community Management & Administration $ 1,120,510 Accounting $ 195,060 Total Expense $ 3,191,333

Capital Reserves Contribution

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287,000

Income includes annual base assessments, late fees, shared-costs income, non-member income, interest and other income. The unit count estimated for the 2019-20 Budget is 3,389, including the addition of the Westridge South homes, the latest Polygon residential development.

The operating expenses increased $94K (3%) over the last year’s budget. The increase is partially offset through increases in base assessment revenue from additional unit absorption of Westridge. The reserve contribution increased slightly and provides the community with a strong financial position to fund future major projects.

Notable Expense - Increases: • Landscape Contract – Vendor rate increases and Westridge added.

• Landscape/Maintenance Wages/Benefits – Additional staffing of 1 seasonal FTE (8 mos.) in landscaping; need to increase rates as per salary survey just conducted to remain competitive.10% medical insurance increase.

• Staff Uniforms – Phasing out vendor to purchase uniforms, to be more cost effective.

• Professional Park Inspections – Increase to allow for addition of Westridge properties.

• M aintenance Fleet Equip, Repair & Maintenance – Increase in vehicle licensing and fuel; added vehicle.

• Maintenance Shop – Adding furniture and fixtures for new shop.

• A dministration Medical Insurance – Change in personnel coverages plus 10% increase for new plan.

• HR/Payroll Services – New services plus administration added.

• Legal Services – Due to increased legal matters.

Notable Expense - Decreases: • Landscape Non-Contract – Reduced need with purchase of hillside mower.

• L andscape Equipment – Use of year-end surplus for purchase of tractor and hillside mower.

• Equipment Rental - Decreased due to purchases of new dump truck and tractor; Removed honey buckets.

• Accounting Medical Insurance – Due to personnel changes and coverages.

• Admin Wages – Personnel changes.

• Bad Debt Expense – Declining trend of delinquent accounts.

The IHCA 2019-20 Budget Ratification Meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on April 24, 2019 at the IHCA office, 1011 NE High Street, Suite 210.

Per the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the IHCA governing documents, a quorum is not required at the meeting for the budget to be ratified. The budget will be ratified unless 75% of the entire membership (not just homeowners present at the meeting or by proxy) votes to reject the IHCA budget approved by the Board of Directors. If you do not plan to attend the meeting, you may cast your vote in two other ways: • Email: You may send an email to budget@ihcommunity.org. Email must contain your full name and street address.

• US Mail: Send your vote with your full name, street address and signature to:

IHCA – Budget

1011 NE High St, Suite 210 Issaquah, WA 98029 All votes via email and US Mail must be received no later than April 23, 2019 by 5 PM.

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Issaquah Highlands 2019-20 Approved Budget

For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Issaquah Highlands 2019-20 Approved Budget IHCA Board of Directors Approved February 27, 2019 For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 IHCA Board of Directors Approved February 27, 2019

Annual Assessments OPERATING FUND INCOME Late Fees / NSF Fee & Fine Income Escrow & Resale Cert Fees Collection Legal Fee Income Interest Income Owner Base Assessments Management Fees - High Street Center Operations Income - Non-members Other Income Shared Cost - High Street Center Shared Costs Agreements Income TOTAL ASSOCIATION INCOME

2018-19

2018-19

2019-20

Adopted Budget

Estimated

Approved Budget

Adopted Budget COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

3,000 15,000 30,000 18,000 20,000 3,084,120 28,500 7,000 1,255 5,000 155,000 3,366,875

3,060 27,540 30,000 18,000 38,138 3,172,104 28,500 7,000 1,255 5,000 160,269 3,490,866

3,000 15,000 30,000 18,000 35,000 3,172,104 28,500 7,000 1,255 5,000 163,474 3,478,333

7,700 3,000 (43,000) 1,462,300

24,000 25,000 38,900 389,899 119,000 160,000 27,000 25,000 132,000 66,000 10,000 21,000 6,000 340,000 27,000 18,717 67,022 4,200 6,000 7,700 3,000 (43,000) 1,474,438

25,000 26,000 41,000 411,459 95,000 164,800 27,000 25,000 115,000 11,000 10,000 12,000 6,000 380,000 30,000 21,500 77,000 8,330 6,100 16,000 2,500 (43,000) 1,467,689

46,000 23,000 3,500 22,100 1,875 6,000 31,000 25,000 15,000 25,800 117,000 9,100 6,500 24,842 2,351 2,500 0 (28,000) 333,567

50,000 23,000 3,500 22,100 4,600 6,000 31,000 40,000 48,974 15,000 138,000 10,700 6,050 29,000 4,050 3,100 1,000 (28,000) 408,074

191,476 14,832 669 30,939 5,426 (66,540) 176,802

203,000 17,700 900 34,000 6,000 (66,540) 195,060

Annual Assessments

OPERATING FUND INCOME Late Fees / NSF Fee & Fine Income EscrowEXPENSES & Resale Cert Fees LANDSCAPE & UTILITIES Collection Legal Fee Income Utilities - Storm Water Fees 24,000 Garbage 25,000 InterestElectric Income - Streetlights, Feature Electric 38,900 Landscape - Contract Monthly 385,000 (goats) 119,000 OwnerLandscape Base- Non-contract Assessments Irrigation-Water 160,000 Irrig Elec Park & Fees Supply Pumps 27,000 Management High Street Center Irrig Maint & Repairs 25,000 Landscape Supplies 112,000 Operations Income - Non-members 66,000 Landscape Equipment Safety Equip & Supplies 10,000 Other Income Equipment Rental 21,000 Irrig Non-Potable Maint/Mgmnt 6,000 - Landscape SharedDedicated CostStaff- Wages High Street Center 340,000 Payroll Taxes - Landscape 27,000 CompAgreements - Landscape 23,500 SharedWorker's Costs Income Medical Insurance - Landscape 75,000 Expense - Landscape 4,200 TOTAL401K ASSOCIATION INCOME Landscape Travel, Meals, & Training 6,000 Staff Uniforms & Equip Landscape Communications,Computer,Misc Contra-Dedicated Landscape TOTAL LANDSCAPE & UTILITIES

$936

$936

EXPENSES REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE & UTILITIES Pet Waste Service Supplies 46,000 Holiday Lighting - Contract 23,000 UtilitiesSigns- Expense, Storm Water Fees Maint. & Repair 3,500 Maintenance & Repair 22,100 Garbage Professional Services-Park Inspections 1,875 Parks/Trails Lighting Maint. & Repair 6,000 Supplies 31,000 ElectricMaintenance - Streetlights, Feature Electric Landscape - Fleet Equip, Repair & Maint 25,000 Landscape Shop Utilities & Other 15,000 Landscape - Contract Monthly Drain Line Cleaning 25,800 Dedicated Staff Wages - Operations 117,000 Landscape - Non-contract (goats) 9,100 Payroll Taxes - Operation Worker's Comp - Operations 6,500 Irrigation-Water Medical Insurance - Operations 26,700 401K Expense - Operations 2,300 Ops Travel, Meals, 2,500 Irrig Elec Park && Training Supply Pumps Maint - Communications,Computer,Misc 0 Contra-Dedicated Operations (28,000) Irrig Maint & Repairs TOTAL REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 335,375 Landscape Supplies ACCOUNTING Dedicated Staff Wages-Accounting 205,000 Landscape Equipment Payroll Taxes - Accounting 17,700 Worker's Comp - Accounting 900 Insurance Accounting 44,000 Safety Medical Equip & -Supplies 401K Expense - Accounting 6,100 Contra-Dedicated Accounting (66,540) Equipment Rental TOTAL ACCOUNTING 207,160 Irrig Non-Potable Maint/Mgmnt Dedicated Staff Wages - Landscape IHCA BUDGET APPROVED 2019_2020 April 2019 1 Payroll Taxes - Landscape Worker's Comp - Landscape Medical Insurance - Landscape

2018-19

2018-19 2018-19 Adopted Budget $936 Estimated

Annual Assessments

Occupational & Technical Training Company & Management Training Other Admin - Dues/Subs., Computer, Misc Dedicated Staff Wages - Community Admin Payroll Taxes - Community Admin Worker's Comp - Community Admin Medical Insurance - Community Admin 401K Expense - Community Admin Mileage/Parking Reimbursement Legal Services Legal Collection Services Audit & Tax Services HR/Payroll Services Computer/Professional Services Reserve Study Contra-Dedicated Staff Comm Assn Committee / BOD Expense Public (Community) Relations Computer Expense (Hardware) Software Licensing Supplies Photocopies Postage Rent, CAMs, Office & Storage Communications B & O Taxes Property Tax Bad Debt Expense Prior Year Expense/G&L Fixed Assets Directors & Officers Insurance General Liability, Property, Auto Insurance Bank Fees - NSF Federal Income Tax Contingency Expense TOTAL COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

$936

3,000 15,000 30,000 18,000 20,000 3,084,120 28,500 7,000 1,255 5,000 155,000 3,366,875

TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME BEFORE RESERVE CONTRIBUTION

RESERVE FUND RESERVE INCOME Reserve Contribution Interest Income - Reserves Capital Assessment TOTAL RESERVE INCOME

27,100 7,000 2,600 403,000 28,300 1,250 51,200 12,090 500 13,500 18,000 10,500 17,400 31,500 2,270 (54,120) 4,300 7,300 5,000 35,000 19,500 15,500 17,000 253,000 10,000 150 13,000 15,000 0 16,000 45,500 700 13,000 50,000 1,092,040

2018-19 Estimated

2019-20 2019-20

Approved Budget

Approved$936Budget 27,100 7,000 2,600 373,825 28,300 1,250 43,724 9,305 500 13,500 18,000 10,500 21,672 31,500 2,270 (54,120) 4,300 7,300 5,000 34,061 19,500 15,500 17,000 253,000 10,000 75 13,000 262 (212) 16,000 47,300 700 13,000 50,000 1,042,712

3,000 15,000 30,000 18,000 35,000 3,172,104 28,500 7,000 1,255 5,000 163,474 3,478,333

3,096,875

3,027,519

3,191,333

270,000

463,347

287,000

3,060 27,540 30,000 18,000 38,138 3,172,104 28,500 7,000 1,255 5,000 160,269 3,490,866

27,100 7,000 2,600 350,000 25,300 1,150 67,500 10,500 500 20,000 18,000 10,500 26,360 31,500 2,270 (54,120) 5,500 7,300 5,000 37,500 19,500 16,500 17,000 276,200 10,000 150 13,000 12,000 0 16,000 48,000 700 20,000 70,000 1,120,510

$936

24,000 24,000 270,000 270,000 22,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 0 22,000 292,000 248,561 38,900 38,900 RESERVE EXPENSES Street Trees385,000 Rotational Replacement 50,000 50,000 389,899 Mailboxes Upgrade 2018-19/2019-20 23,700 23,731 Irrigation Controls - Replace 1 of 3/2 of 3 42,050 42,050 119,000 119,000 Drainline Maintenance 20,000 15,000 Bark Park Fence - Replace 6,200 6,200 160,000 160,000 Common Area Signs - Replaced Yr 1-2 Magnolia Park - Refurbish Light Poles - Repair/Replace 27,000 27,000 TOTAL RESERVE EXPENSES 141,950 136,981 25,000 25,000 CASH FLOW - RESERVE FUND 150,050 111,580 112,000 132,000 66,000 66,000 10,000 10,000 21,000 21,000 Meeting IHCA Budget Ratification 6,000 6,000 Wednesday, 4/24, 6:30PM, IHCA Office previous page.

340,000 See details on 340,000 3/6/2019 27,000 27,000 23,500 18,717 IHCA BUDGET APPROVED 2019_2020 April 2019 2 75,000 67,022

25,000 287,000 25,000 26,000 0 292,000 41,000 65,000 411,459 24,400 43,350 95,000 164,800 10,600 10,100 48,750 27,000 202,200 25,000 89,800 115,000 11,000 10,000 12,000 6,000 380,000 30,000 21,500 77,000

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

IHCA 2019 Board Election Process

by Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director

Statement of interest forms for the IHCA Board of Directors candidacy will be available the last week of April both online and through the mail for Districts #1, 3 and 5 and one at-large seat. Interested candidates for these districts, who submit their statement of interest forms by May 14, 2019 will be considered for the official ballot. This year, the IHCA will be using VoteHOANOW.com as an on-line voting service.

Please keep an eye out for additional voting information in June when the official ballots will be posted to the site. Voting will open the first week of June. The deadline is June 21, 2019. Election results will be announced at the IHCA annual meeting June 26, 2019.

The June Connections issue will have full details on each candidate to assist you in voting process.

Your vote counts!

2019 Board of Directors Election Time-Line Districts 1,3,5 and At-Large April 24: Nom. Committee Appointed April 29: Call for Candidates April 30 - May 17: Collect Statements of Interest May 20 - 22: Committee Interviews Candidates May 22: Slate of Candidates Adopted by BOD Week of June 3rd: Mail Ballots to Districts 1,3,5

and At-Large June 21: Election Closes June 26: Results Announced at Annual Meeting

Why are Fireplace Inspections Important?

by Sarah Hoey, Executive Director When planning for Spring cleaning many home owners often overlook their fireplace. Getting your gas fireplace inspected annually by a trained professional will help ensure everything is functioning properly and avoid potential damage. An inspector will look at all the pieces, including the logs and the lava rocks.

They will inspect for leaks in the piping and for accurate pressurization levels.

IHCA Volunteering April 2019 Interested in Volunteering?

The IHCA has volunteer opportunities on the Covenant Committee and the Architectural Review Committee.

We’d love to have you! *subject to committee volunteer needs See IssaquahHighlands.com/learn/issaquah-highlands-community-association-ihca/ ihca-guidelines-and-forms

Although an HVAC specialist is best, most This Issaquah Highlands fireplace exhaust shows signs that it is general handymen or overdue for an inspection and cleaning. PC: IHCA inspections. home repair service companies should be qualified to inspect fireplaces.

If your gas fireplace vents outside, look near the vent for black marks or scorching.

This might mean the ceramic logs need cleaning or the gas burners are clogged.

If your fireplace venting is scorching your home’s exterior you need to have your fireplace inspected and fix any exterior damage. If you live in a home where the IHCA is responsible for exterior maintenance, home owners are still responsible to inspect and maintain fireplace venting in accordance with the governing documents for your neighborhood.

For your safety IHCA will begin visual only fireplace venting inspections this spring.

Please note we will not enter your property to complete inspections.

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ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Landscape & Irrigation Update

by Lyle Dickey, IHCA Landscape Manager

Landscape Update: The month of April is very busy for all the landscape contractors in the Issaquah Highlands. In April Highlands landscaping really begins to shine. The plants are opening their leaves, the flowers have begun to bloom on some plant varieties and the grass is now being mowed every week.

Please slow down when driving by IHCA crews working along our streets. They will only be there as long as they have to so any inconvenience will be brief. Be safe, rather than in a hurry.

ARC Tip

Did you know…No application or review is required for re-painting any part of the house with its original or existing color scheme.

Prior Architecture Review Committee (ARC) approval is required for new colors or any changes in exterior colors for house, fences, decks, trim, and roofs. Submit color chips (samples) with the application and a detailed description of where the colors are to be applied

Crews will be working on daily tasks such as mowing, weeding and pruning. They will also be doing extra work items.

March was a perfect time of year to apply lawn and plant fertilizer to all the landscape areas, in accordance with the Community Wide Standards and Issaquah Highlands Water Wise Guidelines. We will continue this throughout the month of April so please pay close attention to caution and restricted area signs. These are in place to

protect the residents of the Highlands and to allow our work to be done efficiently and carefully. We remove the signs once the work is completed. If further closures are needed the IHCA will send out notices via e-mail and official social media outlets.

The IHCA in-house crews will also be doing invasive weed control in most of our open space areas. This stops or prevents invasive weeds from taking hold and causing erosion, stops seeds from spreading to other areas.

Irrigation Update: April is also a very busy month for our irrigation staff. They have been busy repairing systems throughout the Highlands in preparation for the warmer summer months. The crews

have also been busy upgrading system components, as time allows. The work being done on these systems is necessary for two reasons. First, the repairs are done every year to assure the system works as it was intended, conserving labor and water resources. Second, upgrades are done to keep the systems operating properly for many years to come. We have a proactive approach to the repair schedule. We don’t wait for failures but prevent them before they occur. This process saves on labor and water cost which can add up quickly if these steps are not taken.

Well that’s about it! I hope you can take a moment to get outside and enjoy our beautiful spring and get ready for the summer.

(trim, body and doors, etc.), along with a photo of the home. The ARC will consider the color schemes of surrounding homes in the immediate neighborhood to determine the consistency of the selected colors.

ARC guidelines and forms can be found at: issaquahhighlands.com/learn/issaquahhighlands-community-association-ihca/

IN THE KNOW

Pesticides & Herbicides

The use of pesticides, herbicides and weed & feed fertilizers is highly discouraged due to Issaquah Highlands’ proximity to the City of Issaquah’s aquifer and surrounding waterways. The use of sustainable landscape maintenance practices is highly encouraged. Best practices include routine maintenance, timely irrigation and regular organic fertilization.

Kudos to all who keep their gardens looking great year around.

Thank you for helping to make this community beautiful!

Thank you for doing your part.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Kids & Families Club Inclusive

Thursday, April 11, 6:00pm

A club for kids with special needs focused on acceptance and inclusion. For our April meeting we’ll be joined by artist Marcela Ferioli, who will give our members a painting and sensory art class. Let’s enjoy this creative method of expression together! Contact Alicia Spinner at alispinner@yahoo.com. See also facebook.com/ ClubInclusiveBlakelyHall.

Cram for AP Exams

Tuesdays, April 30 & May 7, 4 - 8:00pm Blakely Hall

Blakely Hall will be open to any high school students looking for a place to study for their AP exams. Individual study space and study groups welcome. Free pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided, courtesy of the Highlands Youth Advisory Board (HY).

HY Flashlight Eggstravaganza Friday, April 19, 7:00pm Blakely Hall & Village Green

The Highlands Youth Board invites all Middle School students to join in a Flashlight Eggstravaganza featuring prizes, games, music, photo booth, ice cream sundae bar, and more! Please bring $5 for the admission fee, your student ID (required), a flashlight and something to collect eggs in.

Minecraft Mania

Tuesday, April 23, 5:00pm Blakely Hall

Join fellow elementary and middle school Minecraft enthusiasts from novice to expert as we share our knowledge of the Minecraft world including Redstone, building, surviving the night, and more. You’ll need a laptop with licensed Minecraft loaded on it. Club leader is Quinn Ryan at boxcargriz@gmail.com and parent leader is Tim Ryan at dadtime@gmail.com.

Toddler Playgroup

Every Wednesday, 10:00am No group April 3 & 10 Blakely Hall Newborn to Age 4

Moms, dads, caregivers and their children are invited for fun, friendship, support and socializing. Contact katiels84@gmail.com. Search Facebook for Issaquah Highlands Toddler Playgroup.

Arts & Cards Bridge Club

Monday, April 1, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Grab a partner or come solo to play a little Bridge!

Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack to share.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned bridge player, you are welcome to join us.

RSVP: Ed Tellman, etellman@pobox.com.

Knit for Life®

Every Monday, 1:00pm Swedish Medical Center, Main Lobby

A network of volunteer knitters in area hospitals, providing physical and mental support in a nontraditional therapeutic environment to cancer survivors, patients and caregivers through knitting. We teach anyone with any skill level. You don’t have to bring anything but yourself. We have all the supplies you will need. Contact: Elaine.Eckert@yahoo.com.

Open Mic

Friday, April 26, 6:30pm Blakely Hall

Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment from local talents. Come to sing a song, play music, read poetry, tell a story, perform stand-up comedy, etc., or just join the audience. All ages are welcome to participate! For more info, contact: Dino Go at kabalen.geo@gmail.com.

Chinese Heritage Committee

This group promotes and preserves the unique Chinese cultural heritage awareness among the next generation. All are welcome! Contact Bowbow.Gu@outlook.com for more details.

India Culture Committee

This club highlights the arts, culture and festivals and is open to all who want to explore and learn about India!

All are welcome! Contact CulturalClubIndia@gmail. com for more information.

Travel Night

Wednesday, April 10, 7:00pm Blakely Hall TOPIC: Estonia

Nestled between Scandinavia, Europe and Russia, Estonia is a hidden gem with incredible food and a culture of its own. Many travelers never think to visit but Estonia is extremely affordable! This month, Christa Peck will share her experiences as a woman traveling alone in a magical country known for its well-preserved medieval cities, castles and ruins and hosting the former headquarters of the KGB. Please bring your favorite food and beverage to share. For more info, join our Facebook group or email IHTravelClub@gmail.com.

Fitness

Photography Meet Up

Meditation Group

Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and discuss your work with others, and participate in an online community throughout the month.

Contact ihpc@outlook.com.

Discover how to find moments to relax the mind. The group practice exercises that promote balance, strength, and calmness. Learn techniques to help deal with stress and strain of a busy life. Free to attend and open to all!

Questions? Contact ih.meditation@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 20, 10:30am Blakely Hall

Poker Night

Thursday, April 25, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Whether you are a novice or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly group for $40 buy-in, no-limit Texas Hold ’em tournament! Don’t forget to join us on Facebook for all the latest info and results at our “Issaquah Poker” group page. Contact Henry at hlh1969@hotmail.com.

Rovin’ Fiddlers

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm Issaquah Highlands Fire Station 73

Drop in on our jam sessions. We welcome guitars, flutes, whistles, banjos, mandolins, autoharps, dulcimers, stand up bass, and percussion. All abilities welcome. Contact Martha at mclnev@yahoo.com.

Yarns & Threads Group Would you like to start a community group or a special event committee?

World Cultures

Every Friday, 9:00am Blakely Hall

All knitters, crocheters, and stitchers are welcome. For more details or questions, please contact Cathie Coulter at Catherine.coulter@ihmail.com.

Have a great idea for an event?

Every Friday, 2:00pm Blakely Hall

Mountain Biking Group

The Issaquah Highlands Mountain Biking Group is open to all ages to meet other mountain bike enthusiasts while exploring some of the amazing local mountain bike trails! For more information and details on all planned rides, join us on Facebook at “Issaquah Highlands Mountain Biking Club.”

Taichi Fitness Group Every Wednesday, 6:30am Blakely Hall

The ancient Chinese martial art, Taichi, will be offered every Wednesday at Blakely Hall. Participation is free; a donation of a nonperishable food item for the Food Bank is encouraged. Contact: taichifitness_IH@outlook.com.

Zumba Fitness® Class Every Saturday, 9:00am Blakely Hall

Zumba Fitness is the Latin and world rhythm and dance based fitness party that will change the way you think about working out. Grab your workout clothes, your water bottle, and join the party! Free class but please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank! Contact: zumbawithcindy@gmail.com.

Contact Lindsey about getting started!

Lindsey.P@ihcouncil.org 425-507-1109 For the latest details, see IssaquahHighlands.com/events

*All Events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

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Special Interest Book Club

Tuesday, April 16, 7:00pm Blakely Hall This month: Don’t Make Me Pull Over!

The book club is a great place to meet neighbors, socialize and explore a variety of books.

Email lindsey8@gmail.com or join the Facebook group at facebook.com/ihbookclub.

Bunco Night

Friday, April 5, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Come roll the dice with friends and neighbors at Bunco Night! Please bring $5 for the prize pool and a snack or drink to share. No experience necessary. For more information and updates, join the Facebook group: Issaquah Highlands Bunco.

Entrepreneur Meetup

Don’t Miss This Ready, Set Go! Police & Fire Open House

IHCA Architectural Review Committee

The City of Issaquah invites the community to meet local firefighters and police officers, explore public safety vehicles (police cars and fire trucks!) and enjoy family-friendly activities. Snacks will be provided.

IHCA Finance Committee

Wednesday, April 17, 6-7:30pm Fire Station 73 in Issaquah Highlands

E. Bunny’s Hoppin’ Party on the Plaza

Saturday, April 20, 11:00am-2:00pm Grand Ridge Plaza

E. Bunny invites the community to a Hoppin’ Party on the Plaza! Bring your camera to take photos with E. Bunny and enjoy crafts, face painting, balloon artists, treats, and more on the Plaza next to Regal Cinemas.

Free for all ages! www.grandridgeplaza.com

Meaningful Movies

Wednesday, April 24, 6:30pm Blakely Hall MOVIE: The Evolution of Organic

Meaningful Movies brings the greater Issaquah community together through education and advocacy, using the power of social justice documentary films and discussion. For more information, see meaninfulmovies.org.

Telecommute Tuesdays Every Tuesday, 10:00am-1:00pm Blakely Hall

Do you work from home? Do you want a little motivation to work from home once each week? Telecommute Tuesdays were designed for you! Head on over to Blakely Hall on Tuesdays for free wi-fi, coffee and treats and the beautiful setting of our community hall. Questions?

Contact Lindsey.P@ihcouncil.org or 425-507-1107.

Toastmasters

Every Wednesday, 7:00am Swedish Hospital – 1st Floor Flex Space

Say it better with Toastmasters. Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment. Let us help you expand your knowledge and horizons. Guest are welcome to join a meeting to see what it’s about – it’s one hour of fun, and you won’t be put on the spot! Learn more at https://ihtm.toastmastersclubs.org.

Tuesday 4/2, 6:00pm IHCA Office Tuesday, 4/9, 5:30 pm IHCA Office

Highlands Fiber Network Advisory Group

Friday, 4/15, 5:00pm, IHCA Office

IHCA Board of Directors

Wednesday, 4/24, 5:30pm, IHCA Office

IHCA Budget Ratification

Wednesday, 4/24, 6:30pm, IHCA Office

City Meetings

Save the Date

Sunday, April 14, 7:30pm Blakely Hall

Are you a small business owner or an entrepreneur looking to kick off a business idea? This is an opportunity for IH entrepreneurs to gather and be a resource for each other.

Join us to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, learn about what’s working for others and bounce ideas for feedback.

Here’s a chance to extend your network of support. For more information, contact: Johnathan Chu johnnychu@outlook.com.

Governance Mtgs

Paint & Sip at Blakely Hall Friday, May 10, 7:00pm Blakely Hall

Unleash your inner artist with friends & neighbors at Blakely Hall for an evening of fun and painting! Led by a “Paint Nite” artist, all materials and instruction will be supplied, along with a glass of wine and some light appetizers. You’ll leave with your own completed masterpiece! $40/person, advance tickets required at issaquahhighlands.com/events.

Terrarium Workshop

Saturday, May 11, 10:00am-12:00pm Blakely Hall

Join us for the first workshop in our “Living Green” series to make your own terrarium! We’ll have all the supplies for you to assemble your own personal small space garden. Families welcome – would make a great Mother’s Day activity or gift! Event is free, courtesy of The Grange, but registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies – issaquahhighlands.com/events.

Networking with Neighbors Saturday, June 1, 10:00am-12:00pm Blakely Hall

Residents looking for the right babysitter, the ideal dog walker, a mother’s helper, tutoring, yard work, music lessons, athletic coaching (and more!) will have the opportunity to connect with resident teens (aged 13-17) offering those services in a relaxed and positive environment.

Pre-registration for teens wishing to participate is required by May 21– apply at issaquahhighlands.com/ events.

City Meetings covering Issaquah Highlands topics will be listed at IssaquahHighlands.com/ events.

Holidays Issaquah Schools: Spring Break April 8-12

Tax Day

Monday, April 15

Good Friday Friday, April 19

Passover April 19-27

Easter

Sunday, April 21

Earth Day

Monday, April 22

For daily updates, follow us on:

Subscribe to our weekly e-letter at IssaquahHighlands.com/connect

Submit Your Graduation News!

Every year in the June issue of Connections, Highlands Council shares your big news with the community, your graduation from high school or college.

Look back at any June issue of Connections and your will enjoy a collage of graduates sharing with us what their next step in life will be.

Whether you plan to go straight to work, to college or spend a gap year, tell us about it! We all enjoy learning what our young people are doing.

Fill out the form at issaquahhighlands.com/submit-a-connectionsannouncement and upload a photo. Or email Nina.M@IHCouncil.org your information, including your name, what school you are graduating from, and what you plan to do next.

We like to share all your life’s milestone be they a marriage, the birth of a child or retirement .Use the same form as above, choosing which milestone you are announcing.

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LIVING GREEN

Let’s All Do Our Part for Earth Day

by Lauen Segal, Resident of Daphne Park

This last summer, as my family had many summers before, we vacationed along our magnificent Washington coast. I believe it safe to say, we live amongst one of the most wondrous playgrounds in North America. However, this trip was filled with disheartened sadness as we found three dead sea mammals washed ashore. One was a teenage whale and two were sea lions.

we properly recycle. A recent visit to the Grand Canyon alerted us that the protected California Condors will eat coins thrown by tourists and die. They think it’s food. Recently, at Seattle Center, we saw two birds grabbing food off of a plastic container. The plastic stuck to their beaks. They were in distress as a result, but we could not get close enough to help.

Autopsies confirmed plastic ingestion was the cause of death. From California to BC, the rise in similar deaths is heartbreaking. A simple google query on whales and plastic result in pages of news stories with shocking pictures.

The plastic island we all hear about is a reality.

With that in mind, let’s focus on our neighborhood in Issaquah Highlands.

Look around. If you see trash strewn about pick it up before an animal thinks it is food.

I, perhaps like you, have been vigilant in recycling. I even burrow through our trash to ensure everything is sorted into its proper bins. However, until I was researching for this article I was unsure what really was acceptable for recycling.

(Learn from my findings in the sidebar.)

Our garbage habits go beyond what

Every day that I walk in our neighborhood I pick up enough garbage to fill a large bag. I ask that you do the same and encourage your children to follow suit.

Let’s think beyond what we see.

Think about the consequences of not cleaning up.

Think about the whales, the Condors, the birds.

A r e yo u a p ro u d r ecyc ler?

Sometimes I am not sure what goes where or even if an item is recyclable. A call into our local Recology office provided me these helpful recycling minders.

1. Please rinse plastic and glass containers. Food particles will contaminate the paper products and render them useless as a sustainable resource.

2. Remember to compile plastic bags inside one plastic bag otherwise the individual bags are discarded. They will end up in landfills.

3. Lids 3” and larger can be separated from the container, regardless of material.

Smaller lids must be attached to its container.

4. Plastic toys and small plastic beads are not recyclable - put them in the trash.

Issaquah Highlands recycling is sent to a facility in south Seattle where items are sorted or discarded, placed on skids or other shipping-ready formats and shipped overseas. Right now items are sent to India, South Asia, and many other countries.

China no longer accepts our recycling as they are at capacity. Much of what is not used will be tossed into their landfills or waterways.

Let’s do our best to ensure acceptable recyclables find a renewable future.

For questions, please contact Issaquah Recology at: 425-837-1234 or email: issaquah@recology.com.

Recycling tours are available to the public. See Recology.com.

Issaquah Highlands is a very clean community. Still one can find litter here. Let’s do our part to prevent litter, or to help pick it up before it harms wildlife.

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LIVING GREEN

Live Greener with PSE! Author Renee Zimmerman has lived in Issaquah Highlands for 14 years and now works for Puget Sound Energy as a Community Projects Manager.

As Highlands residents, my husband Erick and I frequently seek effective methods to reduce waste. At PSE, we too are always looking for ways to help our customers reduce waste. In this month’s article, I focus on four ideas that help you save money and time and help you live a greener lifestyle.

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As many of you embark on spring cleaning, think about adding something else to your list. One thing we can all to do this spring is find ways to lower our bills. At Puget Sound Energy (PSE) we offer ways to help you do just that.

Lower Your Power Bill Today

Did you know??

PSE’s mobile app allows you to manage your account, and gives you live outage information

You can start by checking how much energy is used in your home. It’s easy; just log into your PSE account and visit the ‘My Usage’ tab.

Once you know how much your home tends to use, you can start to compare your current use to your neighbors and find ways to save on your monthly bill.

Paperless Billing

You have many options to pay your power bill, including signing up for paperless billing.

Signing up for the Budget Payment Plan allows you to even out your monthly bills throughout the year.

Budget Payment Plan

Your account is reviewed during the Budget Payment Plan period and your monthly bill is adjusted up or down based on your energy use. These adjustments help reduce the change of a large true-up amount at the end of your Budget Payment Plan in June. During the true-up month, PSE bills you for your actual energy use for that month and adjusts for any difference from the previous 11 months.

Make sure to download our mobile app, which gives you even more options for your account. The app includes self-service functionality that helps answers your questions, manage account preferences and easily stop, start, or move your service – all from the palm of your hand.

Mobile App

Our mobile app also lets you check for outages in your area in the event that you lose power at home. Always be ready and have all the information and services you need on your mobile device.

Ultimately, the more you know about your energy usage and all of our available tools - the more prepared and in control you can be!

If you don’t have an online account, simply go to pse.com/create to create your free account and select paperless billing.

CITY OF ISSAQUAH NEWS

Resources for a Naturally Healthy and Beautiful Yard Make your piece of the planet a healthier place to live and protect the natural areas around you by practicing these Five Steps to Natural Yard Care.

1. Build healthy soil with compost and mulch 2. Plant right for your site 3.

Practice smart watering 4. Think twice before using pesticides 5. Practice natural lawn care Springtime is the perfect time to practice step one: Build Healthy Soil!

Your plants will only be as healthy as your soil. Feed your soil with some compost and mulch around flowers and trees to prevent weeds and hold in moisture. Dig compost

into garden soil or use it on the surface as mulch. Other great mulches include arborist chips and autumn leaves. Organic matter like compost feeds worms, fungi, bacteria and other beneficial creatures that keep soil healthy which keeps plants healthy. Spring and Fall are ideal times to add compost and mulch to your yard.

Have questions about your yard and garden? Call the Garden Hotline for free at 206-633-0224 Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Have questions about which products are safe for your family, your yard, and your environment? Visit growsmartgrowsafe.org.

Live Green by Carpooling Why drive alone when you can take a Salmon Friendly Trip? For a limited time, King County Metro is providing an incentive for carpooling trips for all King County commuters!

Just follow these four steps:

In addition to using RideshareOnline. com you can now use a carpool app to help you get around. With this special incentive and flexible, easy-touse carpooling apps, upgrading your commute is easier than ever. You can hop in a carpool to make the short trip to the transit center or avoid the cost and hassle of trying to find parking at events or downtown.

3. Get matched with neighbors or coworkers going your way.

1. Download a participating free carpool app (Scoop or Waze Carpool) 2. Enter your trip locations and times.

4. Book a ride and enjoy the benefits.

– service areas and pricing vary across apps Learn more at kingcounty.gov/carpool Also see the Issaquah School District School Pool program, supporting carpooling to school.

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HOME ORGANIZATION

Declutter Challenge #4: Taxes, Gardening & Garages

by Johnna Masterson, Central Park Resident and Owner of Inspired and Organized

Hello Neighbors! The month of April includes several events that can inspire us to bring more organization into our lives. It is National Garden Month, we celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd, and of course, Tax Day is the 15th.

So, let’s dive right in!

Instead of pushing it off, let’s just tackle the least fun out of the bunch: taxes! You may have already filed, or you may be waiting until the very last minute. Either way, here are some tips that can help you in the long run and make all of the years to come less stressful. Beginning now, find or purchase a plastic, weatherproof file box. I like to use decorative hanging folders, because if you can dress it up a bit you will find you can flip some of the negative feelings that may come with organizing paperwork.

Next, add labels and specify tabs for receipts, tax documents, copies of any prior year returns, banking information and statements, pay stubs, and any small business documents or records. It doesn’t need to be perfect. Just start by getting these things in their designated places. And be sure to regularly file these important paper as it enters your home.

And you will be happy these papers do not clutter your home and that you will find them easily when tax time comes back around.

Now on to the fun stuff! Because April is the time of year that we celebrate National Garden Month AND Earth Day, it’s a great time to talk about organizing and creating a home garden.

Container gardening, small scale, and even constructing a larger plot in your backyard, are all options to explore.

Issaquah Highlands is also unique in that it has 140 community garden patches that you can rent! Wherever you decide to establish your gardening space, there are some important tips you can follow to make it run smoothly year after year.

First, make sure to put some thought into what you want your garden to look like. If you choose to grow food, what are some favorites you know you will use so you don’t waste your hard-earned harvest? Or you could “Growing A Row” for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.

After you have decided what plants you prefer, plan your spaces. You will have a more successful year if you research what grows best next to what, and crops you might rotate and replant. This way you will have a continuous influx of fresh fruits and vegetables.

After you have a general idea of your vision, start a garden planner. I find small pocket calendars extremely helpful for this task. Choose the date you want to officially start, and work your way forward. Schedule days you plan to remove weeds, the days you want to plant and replant, and any gardening

Ask Kari!

Dear Kari, I need help with a very weird situation that is happening at work. My colleague is a nice guy, but he stinks! He has both personal body odor going on, and bad breath. How do I causally mention to him that his body odor is offensive and that’s why people avoid him? I have offered him a breath mint more than once, thinking that he would take the hint, but it did not work.

- Sticky Situation at Work

Dear Sticky Situation at Work, It is kind of you to try to help a friend of yours at work who has a personal health issue. I recommend that you take the matter to your manager or human resources, as hygiene is an important part of professional wellness and can be sticky to address. HR may be best to manage the situation. They can remind the employee of his responsibility to be healthy both mentally and physically in his work environment, which includes proper body hygiene. Keeping you out of it and taking it to leadership within the company allows your co-worker privacy and dignity around the matter, and the two of you an opportunity to remain friends in the future.

-Kari Dear Kari, I have a family crisis going on that is completely stressing me out. My dad is 71 and did not save enough money for retirement and now wants to move in with my family and me. I have another sibling who already turned him down due to limitations of space in his home, and now my dad is asking me for help. What can I do? I do not want my father to live with us, and I resent that he spent all his money for his retirement traveling for the past five years. But I can’t let him end up on the street. My wife does not want him moving in with us. What should I do?

- Stuck with Dad

seminars or classes you plan to take. Also record your vacations so you can find someone well in advance to tend to your garden while you are out of town. Having an idea of what to expect ahead of time will ensure a successful growing season!

APRIL CHALLENGE: Our garages house many of the tools we use for our yards and gardens. A lot of the time, this space becomes a drop zone for much more than that. To get a handle on the tools that will help you create your dream garden, lets tackle that area for our April Challenge. You may find that rakes, shovels, spades and buckets are spread throughout your garage. Put them in a pile in the middle of the floor. Once you have everything in sight, go through and throw out any that are broken, and donate duplicates or the ones you know you will never use. And once you have done this downsizing, designate ONE area in your garage to store what is left.

Make sure this space is organized and easily accessible. You will be grateful when you get to the actual dirty work of creating your garden!

Organize your home from taxes, to gardening, to the garage!

Next month we will be talking about the gift of organization for Mother’s Day, and ways to prepare for the end of another school year!

Dear Stuck with Dad, You definitely have a hard decision to make. But, first let me give you some information on potential resources for your father separate from moving in with you. First, depending on what income you father has in social security, savings, pensions, etc., he may qualify for additional government support services. For example, if your father served in the military, and he needs a supportive living situation such as assisted living, he may qualify for a government financial stipend. If he has less than $2,000.00 in assets, he may qualify for assistance with food, housing, transportation, and healthcare. A social worker at the Department of Health and Human Services can assist him with an assessment and can explain to both of you his options. Also, besides moving in with your family, another option may be for him to rent a room in someone else’s home. Now, I want to preface my suggestions with the fact that your father may not want to look into support from DHHS or renting a room in a stranger’s home, but he does have more options than both of you can see at this point. Unfortunately, he may not like those options, but that was his self-determination when he chose to use his financial resources to travel vs. provide for himself long-term. Good luck!

-Kari I love to hear from our readers. Email your Ask Kari questions to kari@ihcg.co.

All questions will be answered in upcoming columns.

About Kari: Kari O’Neill, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and is a resident of Issaquah Highlands.

This column is for entertainment purposes only.

If you are in crisis and in need of support, please contact the Crisis Clinic at 866-427-4747.

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HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

Telecommute to Live Green

by Frank Pineau, General Manager, Highlands Fiber Network (HFN)

Telecommuting is one of the perks employees of high-tech companies can utilize. As the Seattle/ Redmond/Bellevue/Issaquah areas are home to some of the largest companies with IT support and programming staff, telecommuting can be a great way to Live Green. Many of these companies actively promote working in a remote capacity.

One of the great things about living in Issaquah Highlands is the availability of our own high-speed fiber internet connection in every home. Having a reliable connection to the internet allows many of us to work from home.

For those who actually have an office downtown, being able to work remotely is a big boon to our environment. Every time we can reduce traffic and pollution by working at home helps everyone.

Having HFN’s mid-range Quantum 100 connection speed allows uploading and downloading of work files quickly and efficiently. It also performs well for on-line meetings, which supports the telecommuter immensely. Organizations are becoming more creative with how their office locations serve their employees, such as providing for on-line meetings, making working in a home environment very common now.

While the Highlands Fiber Network can’t tell how many active telecommuters we have, we believe our demographics indicate it could be a significant number. If you are one of them, join us on Telecommute Tuesdays at Blakely Hall where HFN provides not only speedy free Wi-Fi, but also coffee, tea and snacks. Come on by if you want to work remote but still want to get out of the house.

Also, in the event of regional power outages, the Wi-Fi at Blakely Hall is always on even if our building goes dark.

Highlands Fiber Network: Fiber to the Home, Community Owned Issaquah Highlands was designed as an innovative, highly connected, urban village enjoying traditional neighborhood design.

The “Covenant for Community” was created to fund it, attached to land titles. The Covenant states that Fiber to the home, each home purchase must include community owned! a connection to the network ($250 one-time fee, required at closing).

And each home is required to subscribe to the minimum connection (10/10mbps), which is currently $50/month.

Most apartment rentals in Issaquah Highlands provide the option to join the network, with the same hook up fee ($250) and the same monthly rates.

HFN’s High Speed Fiber Optic Network is fast, reliable, and competitively priced. Our current offerings include 10/10mbps, 100/100mbps and 1000/1000mbps speeds.

For rates and information Highlands Fiber Network Customer Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week highlandsfibernetwork.com (425)427-0999 support@hfnservices.com or see highlandsfibernetwork.com/support Questions about the Covenant for Community should be directed to: Frank Pineau, General Manager, HFN fpineau@hfn.org, 425-394-4184 HFN Office is at Blakely Hall

ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS TRIVIA

Every month we ask three Issaquah Highlands-related questions. Prove your knowledge of the Issaquah Highlands by emailing me the answers! Some months may be easy - other months will test your internet search skills.

March 2019 answers: 1. The artwork has been installed on utility boxes at intersections at: Highlands Dr & NE Discovery Drive, Park Drive & 10th Ave NE, and Park Drive & 15th Ave NE. 2. The utility box artwork program launched in 2017.

3. My favorite is the paragliders art on the utility box at Highlands Drive and NE Discovery Drive!

Correct answers were submitted by: Answering 2/3 correctly: None this month.

And answering ALL correctly: Muhammad Saqib

Thanks to everyone who participated!

This beautiful piece of art (photo at right) is titled “Big Suspended Six-Inch Closed Knot,” and is the hanging sculpture in the lobby at Swedish Medical Center. Swedish Medical Center has been a

part of our community for many years, but how much do you really know about this important institution?

1. What year did the Issaquah Highlands Swedish Hospital open?

2. Why is it called Swedish?

3. What larger, older healthcare provider is Swedish Hospital partnered with?

If you think you have the answers, please email it to IHTrivia@gmail.com along with your full name. Responses will be accepted until April 12th. Those with correct answers will see their name published in next month’s issue of Connections. Everyone who responds with a correct answer will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to TCBY/Mrs. Fields. Every correct answer is an entry!

Trivia are brought to you by Chelsea Musick of Central Park Neighborhood.

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APRIL VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Melody Greene

“I feel very fortunate to serve with other residents...ensuring the financial stability of our community.”

The volunteer of the month for April is Melody Greene. This is the second time Melody’s contributions to the community have been recognized. She is pictured above (right) with her daughter, Lexi.

Melody and her family have lived in Issaquah Highlands for eight years and she has served on the Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) Finance Committee ever since she moved into the community.

Melody dedicates a great deal of time and expertise to the work of the committee, especially in the recording of minutes for all the meetings. As a professional in finance for non-profits most of her career, Melody is particularly valuable to this volunteer committee.

When Melody was honored a few years ago as volunteer of the month, she said of her experience, “I feel very fortunate to serve with other residents, as well as IHCA staff, who are committed to assisting the Board with ensuring the financial stability of our community.”

Thank you, Melody for all your hard work and all you do for this community.

Sarah Hoey, IHCA Executive Director

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SPOTLIGHT Issaquah School District

APRIL written and produced by Tracie Jones, Wisteria Park

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ParentWiser: Hidden in Plain Sight Golden Acorn District Reception Spring Break – No School ISD Job Fair Reflections - WA State at IHS School Board Meeting @ 7:00 P.M. WA PTA State Convention

Issaquah Schools Foundation

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Nourish Every Mind On-Line Auction

Challenger Elementary

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Popcorn Friday Parents Night Out PTSA Awards Nominations Due

Clark Elementary

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First Grade Concert Recess w/ Kids Staff Appreciation Lunch (Please Donate!)

PTA Membership Meeting

Grand Ridge Elementary

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4th Grade Concert After School Movie Popcorn Friday Family Engineering Night Spring Chorus Concert Grizzly Guys at Recess

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Popcorn Friday PTSA Membership Meeting 5th Grade Camp Bingo Night Kindergarten Concert Picture Day

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Talent Show Auditions Begin Charitable Week (Please Donate!)

All School Social NJHS Donation Drive (Please Donate!)

PTSA GM Meeting IMS Talent Show NJHS Volunteer Record Due SBAC Testing Begins NJHS Meeting - Inductees

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PCMS All-School Social (Please Donate!)

PCMS Talent Show

issaquah.wednet.edu

isfdn.org

challengerpta.org

clarkpta.org

grandridgeptsa.org

Endeavour Elementary

endeavourptsa.org

Issaquah Middle School

issaquahmiddleptsa.org

Pacific Cascade Middle School pacificcascadeptsa.org

Gibson Ek High School

No Gibson Ek Events This Month

GibsonEk.org

Issaquah High School

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Jazz and Percussion Concert Graduation Community Service Hours Due

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Issaquah Highlands Reflections Finalists Reflections congratulates all the incredible Issaquah Highlands student artists for their artistic brilliance! Grand Ridge Elementary, PCMS, and IHS Reflections Finalists: Medha Rao, Elias Lopez, Saahil Jain, Shikha Shitikond, Nivedita Saju Menon, Tanvi Bhandari, Angelina Lopez, Virginia Lee, Kaitlyn Su, Joni Lee, Manasa Kannan, and Olivia Wang. Additionally, Sebastian Castro-Ayala, Akshadha Seshamani, Brian Sohn, William Johnson, Eliana Johnson, Mei Rui Chen, Isobel Grudin, and Adya Mohapatra advanced to the WA State Reflections Competition, taking place at IHS, on April 20th, 2019.

Congratulations to all the amazing participants!

Support Issaquah Schools Foundation - Join us for Nourish Every Mind 2019!

The Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF) manages more than 40 programs, filling gaps not funded by WA State, and champions innovative ideas throughout the district. Please help us fuel success for every student by attending one of our fundraising events, learning more about the Foundation, and donating to support students. Your entire donation goes directly to support students. ISF Auction will be available online from April 19 – April 29, 2019, at ISFDN.org/auction.

The Issaquah Schools Foundation’s Nourish Every Mind fundraising events are: Luncheon on Thursday, May 3, 2019 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue and the Breakfast on Wednesday, May 14, 2019 at Eastridge Church in Issaquah.

GRE: Discover the fun of engineering with the whole family!

With our Grand Ridge teachers, Grand Ridge PTSA’s Grizzly Guys, Family Engineering Night will be held on April 17, 2019, starting at 6:00 PM. Family Engineering Night is about families and hands-on explorative activities, designed to increase our awareness, while developing a greater understanding the roles Science, Technology, Engineering and Math play within our everyday lives, by promoting creative problem solving, teamwork, and communications.

Families can sign-in and work their way through the STEM activities together, throughout the entire event. Focusing on FAMILY collaboration is KEY to making Family Engineering Night a success! To ensure supplies, please register before April 5, 2019, at GrandRidgePTSA.org.

Endeavour Elementary PTSA Bingo Night Register Early!

Come play games, win prizes, and have fun with other Endeavour families on Wednesday, April 25th, 2019. Adults and kids, of all ages, can join in calling out “Bingo!” So, plan on attending this fun biannual event, supporting all Endeavour Elementary students! For more information, visit EndeavourPTSA.org.

2019 -20 Science and Technology Elementary Magnet Programs Issaquah School District will offer three Science and Technology Magnet Programs, serving 4th and 5th grade students, in multi-age classrooms, located within Clark, Cascade Ridge, and Briarwood Elementary Schools. Enrollment forms must be returned by Monday, April 15, 2018, to the ISD office. Lottery scheduled for April 17, 2019, 2:30 PM, at King County Library. Forms received after deadline will be placed on wait list. Questions, application, call 425-837-7120.

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We Can Do This!

April Installment for Your 2019 Readiness

by Amanda Keverkamp, CERT Team 9, Resident of Crofton Springs

This month we’ll focus on preparing to recover from disaster.

The preparations we’ve done so far – creating a plan, storing water, and building kits – have focused on the first few minutes, hours, and days of an emergency. We’ll take a turn this month, to focus on preparing for the recovery phase.

Thankfully we get a bit of a reprieve this month (at least compared to last month’s task of putting together go-kits for every member of your family as well as kits for the car and office)!

During recovery, we will begin the process of rebuilding our lives. Most of us have insurance to help, but more than likely, we’ll need additional help from the government. This assistance comes in many forms: tax return extensions, disaster unemployment assistance, small business administration loans - you get the idea.

As with any government application, we will need proof of identity, home ownership, insurance coverage, etc. This month, our task is to make sure important documents are available after a disaster.

At a minimum, everyone should have copies of: • Property insurance papers (home, auto, boat, etc.) and insurance agent contact information • Heath insurance information (medical and dental providers, life insurance, etc.)

• Financial documents (banking institutions and investment) • Print or download statements of autopay bills • Wills, estate papers, and power of attorney It is also recommended we take photos or videos of valuables for potential insurance claims.

FEMA has created checklists and forms to help walk families through the information and documents that will be necessary when applying for disaster assistance. Those can be found at ready.gov/financialpreparedness .

Storing these documents in the cloud is a great idea, but keeping hard copies in a safe deposit box or other secure location would be wise as power and/or internet coverage might be spotty.

Not too bad, right? This month’s task really is bite-sized!

Thanks for sticking with it - You’re doing a great job! Every person who takes the time to prepare themselves and their family helps make the Issaquah Highlands a more resilient community.

This month’s task is bite-sized: Getting ready to recover from a disaster.

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RENTAL FACILITIES

DIRECTORY ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 1011 NE High Street Suite 210 Monday–Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

MAIN PHONE: 425-427-9257 | AFTER HOURS: 425-223-8887 | IssaquahHighlands.com Governing Body Responsible for:

Property Management Enforcement of CCRs, Rules, Regs

Architectural Review

Common Area Landscape

Board of Directors ihcaboard @ihcommunity.org Jim Young, President Rossie Cruz, Vice President Dan Vradenburg, Treasurer Rob Knight, Secretary Greg Underwood, Director Bryan Shiflett, Director Shiva Bosedevarahatti, Director

Funded by:

Annual IHCA Assessments Neighborhood Assessments

HIGHLANDS COUNCIL Blakely Hall 2550 NE Park Drive Monday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm*

MAIN PHONE: 425-507-1107 | IssaquahHighlands.com Blakely Hall Social Programs

Community Garden Connections Newspaper issaquahhighlands.com BlakelyHall.com

E-Letter Official Social Media

Blakely Hall

2550 NE Park Drive 425-507-1107 | Lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org | BlakelyHall.com Blakely Hall is Issaquah Highlands’ award-winning community center that feels like a luxury lodge. With a variety of meeting, art & dining spaces, an outdoor patio, and adjacent park, it accommodates groups from 20 -200. See our webpage for more information or contact Lindsey at Highlands Council with your questions.

Fire Station #73 Meeting Room

1280 NE Park Drive 425-313-3200 | eastsidefire-rescue.org/Facilities

Homestreet Bank

Conference Room 909 Northeast Ellis Dr. | 425-677-2210 homestreet.com/branches/issaquah-branch

Sarah Hoey, Executive Director | sarah.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1120 Barbara Uribe, Senior Accountant and Benefits Coordinator | barbara.u@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1123 Kristyn McKinnon, Accounting Manager | kristyn.m@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1117 Soledad Ruiz, Account Receivable Specialist | soledad.r@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119 Blair Krieg, Community Manager | blair.k@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1121 Debbie Orosco, Compliance Coordinator | deborrah.o@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1134 Lyle Dickey, Landscape Manager | lyle.d@ihcommunity.org Matthew Hendrikse, Maintenance Facilities Manager | matthew.h@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1137 Billing Inquiries | payments@ihcommunity.org, 425-507-1119

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Governing Body

Board of Trustees hcbot@ihcouncil.org Larry Norton, President David Ngai, Vice President/Treasurer Ami Desai-Mehta, Secretary Kimberly Kapustein, Trustee Jimmy Ochiltree, Trustee Anna Preyapongpisen, Trustee

Funded by:

YWCA Family Village

Community Rooms 930 NE High St. | 425-270-6800 ywcaworks.org/locations/family-village-issaquah

CONNECTIONS Connections: By Community, For Community Connections News is a monthly community newspaper written mostly by volunteer-resident writers, edited and published by Issaquah Highlands Council. Connections helps Highlands Council fulfill its mission to develop a vibrant and caring community committed to service, diversity, stewardship and well-being.

Join the Connections Team Highlands Council is always looking for volunteer contributing writers, photographers and graphic designers. For more information, contact Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, at nina.m@ihcouncil.org.

Submit an Announcement for “Milestones” See your announcements published in the new life “Milestones” section of Connections. We accept birth/adoption, graduation, marriage, obituary and culturally-recognized life milestone announcements for Issaquah Highlands residents only. See submission form and guidelines at IssaquahHighlands.com.

Interested in advertising in Connections?

We welcome media sponsors at any time during the year.

Sponsorships/Grants & Advertising Community Enhancement Fees (1/4 of 1% on sale of home) Retail/Commercial pays by the square foot, Rental Apartments by the door

Connections printed and distributed monthly, free of charge, to every address in Issaquah Highlands (residences and businesses). We also distribute through local gathering spaces, such as coffee shops and the Metro Park and Ride. Circulation: Approximately 4,500

Christy Garrard, Executive Director | christy.g@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1110

Display ad pricing begins at $150/month. Discounts available for 3, 6 and 12 month contracts. Online advertising is also available.

Nina Milligan, Communications Manager | nina.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1111 Michele McFarland, Controller | michele.m@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1108 Lindsey Pinkston, Community Program Manager | lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org, 425-507-1109 Vicki Grunewald, Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Coordinator | vicki.g@ihcouncil.org Julie Clegg, Creative Coordinator | julie.c@ihcouncil.org

COMMUNITY SERVICES AT BLAKELY HALL Neighborhood lost & found • Free Wifi • Limited Copy & Fax Services (fee-based, by appointment) • Notary Service (fee based, by appointment) * Excluding holidays and private event closures.

HIGHLANDS FIBER NETWORK

Support: 425-427-0999 | HighlandsFiberNetwork.com Frank Pineau, General Manager | FPineau@HFN.org

Governing Body

Board of Directors Larry Norton Tim Underwood Allen Enebo Charlie Herb

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For more information, contact Nina Milligan, Communications Manager, at nina.m@ihcouncil.org .

More information, ad packets/pricing, editorial calendar and electronic archives can be found here: issaquahhighlands.com/ connect/connections-news/ Opinions expressed either by paid advertisers or editorial content do not necessarily reflect the views of Highlands Council or this newspaper.

Highlands Council reserves the right to accept or refuse submissions, and to edit content. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising or content that in our opinion does not reflect the standards of this paper.

EMERGENCY Emergency: 9-1-1 Issaquah Police (non-emergency) 425-837-3200 WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife 425-775-1311

Emergency Contact Number For after-hours emergencies not involving police and fire response or gas or water main breaks, contact IHCA at 425-223-8887

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